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> Eighty-five percent of postsurgical heart attacks go undetected, even though a blood test could identify them, according to a study published in the March issue of Anesthesiology. Announcement
> Hospital data-sharing has helped hospitals save almost 150,000 lives and more than $11 billion in the past five years, according to a new report from Premier, Inc. Report
> The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has postponed the deadline for third quarter 2013 quality data reporting due to severe weather in eastern and southern United States, according to AHA News Now. Article
Health Finance News
> Many states are using the cost-cutting impetus of the Affordable Care Act to combine their Medicare and Medicaid programs, thus saving money on the care provided for enrollees, StateLine reports. Article
> Hospitals in Texas, hurting from the state's decision not to pursue additional Medicaid funds, are now exploring how to distribute current funds more equitably. Article
And Finally… Bozo down. Article