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5 key points for healthcare real estate planning
A strategic and centralized approach to healthcare real estate results in significantly better overall financial and operational performance, according to a new report from global real estate services firm Jones Lang LaSalle.
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Chronic illness reaching crisis proportions
Chronic illness represents 75 percent of the $2 trillion in annual U.S. healthcare spending and is steadily moving toward crisis proportions, according to a new report from the Institute of Medicine.
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4 reasons patients aren't managing their care
It's no secret successful healthcare only works with well-engaged patients. But, whether it's a lack of usable technology or unproven theories, recent research has shown patients are still simply not interested in managing their care. Steve Krupa outlines four reasons patients aren't managing their care.
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Study finds laws capping nurse mandatory overtime work
A new study finds that state legislated caps on mandatory overtime of nurses' work hours work as intended but the study's authors say the need for legislating such caps would be moot if facility leaders were progressive in their thinking about handling nurse scheduling.
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Lack of data regarding doctors leaving Medicare
Anecdotally, it is believed within the healthcare community that doctors are leaving Medicare in greater and greater numbers. A new report by the Office of Inspector General has found that there is not enough data available to make any determinations about this trend.
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4 industry issues plaguing healthcare CEOs in 2012
Recently, the Huron Consulting Group released its report, "Leading Through Transformation: Top Healthcare CEO's Perspectives on the Future of Healthcare." The report included insights from the Huron Healthcare CEO Forum and took a hard look at some of the top industry issues that will be plaguing CEOs in the year to come.
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Obama administration devotes $156M to fight Alzheimer's disease
The Obama administration announced Tuesday that it will invest $156 million over two years to fight Alzheimer's disease and its ripple effects. MORE
Low income, uninsurance rate closely tied
People living on incomes below 250 percent of the poverty rate -- less than $55,875 per year for a family of four -- have a disproportionately high rate of uninsurance and access to healthcare, according to a new report released yesterday by the Commonwealth Fund. MORE
Long-term care performance measures recommendations submitted to HHS
The Measures Application Partnership (MAP) has submitted its recommendations on the improvement and coordination of care by post-acute care and long-term care providers to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). MORE
Top 10 outrageous ICD-10 code categories
As the healthcare industry gears up for ICD-10 implementation, some outrageous and humorously specific codes are coming to light. MORE
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February 07, 2012
Robert Laszewski

Medicare Advantage premiums must make Republicans want to cry

Medicare Advantage would appear to be a fantastic success—senior premiums are dropping and enrollment is increasing. MORE
February 02, 2012
David Williams

Repeal and replace or repeal and do nothing?

Remember how opponents of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) vowed to “repeal and replace” the measure? It was and is a great slogan but it’s no surprise that the sloganeers have been slow to follow through on the replace part -- even as they retain enthusiasm for pushing repeal. MORE
February 01, 2012
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As Romney takes Florida, Gingrich forges ahead with 'Day One' ACA repeal

The momentum is back in Mitt Romney’s camp today after trumping Newt Gingrich in yesterday’s Florida primaries – a victory that handed Romney all 50 Florida convention delegates. MORE
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Medicare misconceptions could land middle-income retirees in financial hardship, new study says
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