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May 1, 2013
1. Strategic Hospital Unions: Considerations for a Healthy Merger. 
2. 14 Recent Investigations, Lawsuits and Settlements Involving Hospitals.
3. CMS Proposes 0.8% Boost in Medicare Inpatient Rates for 2014.
4. Highmark-West Penn Merger Receives Pennsylvania Approval.
5.
Today is the Last Day to Register for the 4th Annual Becker's Hospital
Review Meeting (May 9-11; Chicago) - Only A Few Spots Remain! Hear from
83 C-Level Hospital and Health System leaders on topics including ACOs,
profitability, reimbursement and more! To register, .
6. How Did Hospitals Post Positive Fiscal Years in 2012? 5 Hospital CFOs Respond.
7. LifePoint's Net Income Tumbles 42% in 1Q.
8. 1Q Profit at Universal Health Services Falls 7%.
9. Survey: Over One-Third of Consumers Would Switch PCPs to Save Money.
10.
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11. 4 Creative Ways to Improve Patient Experience From University of Utah Health Care.
12. 30 Recipients of Becker's Healthcare 2013 Leadership Awards.
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