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Community pharmacies tout "smaller" health reform bill

 Chelsey Ledue March 15, 2010
The National Community Pharmacy Association says a smaller healthcare reform bill introduced by Rep. Marion Berry (D-Ark.) could greatly benefit community pharmacies.
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Arkansas radiologists sign billing services deal

 Industry News Release March 15, 2010
Zotec Partners, an industry leader in medical billing, practice management and Radiology Information Systems software and services, announces today it has received a three-year billing services contract from Associated Radiologists, Ltd. out of Jonesboro, Ark.
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Arkansas BCBS goes live on SunGard’s iWorks BPM for claims processing

 Industry News Release March 05, 2010
Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield has implemented SunGard’s iWorks BPM solution to help the company gain greater transparency and efficiency throughout its claims management process.
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VHA regional network initiative helps hospitals save money

 Industry News Release February 19, 2010
Eight hospitals participated in a VHA-sponsored Rapid Adoption Network focused on catheter-associated urinary tract infections, and within six months, they had reduced CAUTIs by 60 percent in those hospital units where new standards of care were implemented.
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Connolly posts 19 new DRG validation issues

 Ernie De Los Santos February 11, 2010
Connolly Healthcare, the RAC for Region C, has posted 19 new approved issues for Complex Review on their RAC Issues page.
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Amedisys acquires Arkansas home health agency

 Industry News Release February 03, 2010
Amedisys, Inc., one of America’s leading home health and hospice companies, today announced that it has acquired De Queen Home Health Agency located in De Queen, Arkansas, a Permit of Approval state.
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Report shows gaps in emergency health preparedness efforts

 Chelsey Ledue December 16, 2009
A new report indicates 20 states aren't doing well in efforts to prepare for public health emergencies.
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HMA acquires Arkansas health system

 Industry News Release December 01, 2009
Health Management Associates, Inc. has acquired the 492-bed Sparks Health System, located in Fort Smith, Ark.
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Agriculture Department distributes $35M in funding for rural healthcare

 Richard Pizzi November 16, 2009
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced last week that 111 projects in 35 states have been selected to receive more than $34.9 million in grants to increase educational opportunities and expand access to healthcare services in rural areas.
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Nurses, doctors go door-to-door for health reform

 Diana Manos October 12, 2009
Nurses and doctors from nine healthcare battleground states canvassed for health reform on Saturday.
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HHS releases $7.6M for health professionals in "high need" areas

 Richard Pizzi October 01, 2009
HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius has announced 63 awards totaling more than $7.6 million to help states recruit healthcare clinicians and alleviate their debt burden.
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Senators seeks legislative protection for critical radiation care

 Chelsey Ledue September 24, 2009
Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius is being asked to convince the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to spare life-saving radiation oncology services from a Medicare funding cut proposed for diagnostic imaging services.
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HRSA releases $24.5M in grants to support Poison Control Centers

 Industry News Release September 10, 2009
The Health Resources and Services Administration has announced $24.5 million in grants to support the work of 55 poison control centers across the country.
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Employers warn Congress: Get health reform right

 Diana Manos July 23, 2009
The National Coalition on Benefits, representing more than 185 employers, associations and organizations, has urged Congress to make sure any health reform bill includes measures to protect the long-term fiscal outlook of the nation as well as improve quality and value in care.
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CMS names new Medicare administrative contractor

 Richard Pizzi July 20, 2009
The federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has named a new Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC) for Jurisdiction 7, which includes Arkansas, Louisiana and Mississippi.
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Senate Finance Committee could limit or eliminate flex savings accounts

 Chelsey Ledue May 27, 2009
The Senate Finance Committee has released a list of possible health reform options, including reducing contribution limits to flexible spending accounts or eliminating them entirely.
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Putting stimulus funds to use

 Richard Pizzi March 31, 2009
Some federal healthcare stimulus news from the trenches: A dozen community health centers in Arkansas will share $3,090,457 in federal stimulus money.
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Vendor Notebook - CHRISTUS Health chooses LYNX for 18 acute care hospitals

 Healthcare Finance News Staff March 16, 2009
Picis, Inc., of Wakefield, Mass. has announced that CHRISTUS Health has gone live with LYNX E/Point, a product of LYNX Medical Systems of Bellevue, Wash., in 18 of its acute care hospitals in Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Utah and plans to implement the ED charging software in three additional hospitals soon.
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GE Healthcare helps CoxHealth tap into PQRI program

 Eric Wicklund March 03, 2009
CoxHealth is ready to reap the rewards of participation in Medicare’s Physician Quality Reporting Initiative, thanks to a boost from GE Healthcare.
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Cardinal Health Foundation Invests $1.2 Million in Local Non-Profit Programs That Improve Health in Key Employee Communities

 Industry News Release February 18, 2009
The Cardinal Health Foundation today announced it has awarded more than $1.2 million to non-profit programs that seek to improve health care and wellness in six U.S. cities where Cardinal Health has the highest concentration of employees.
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