From: Scott Becker <sbecker@beckershealthcare.com>
Subject: [Becker's Hospital Review] 7 Steps for Hospitals to Recruit Specialists in a Competitive Market | CMS Releases Physician Fee Schedule, OPPS | HMA, Integris Strike JV Deals for 5 Hospitals | Calif. Hospitals Sue Over Medi-Cal Cuts |
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Nov. 4, 2011

 

1. 7 Steps for Hospitals to Recruit Specialists in a Competitive Market. Click Here    

  

2. Financial Advantages Under ACO Model Only Possible With Reduced Payments to Providers? Click Here       

 

3. CMS Releases Physician Fee Schedule, Includes 27.4% Cut to Physician Payments.  Click Here    

  

4. Hospital Outpatient Payments to Increase 1.9% in Final OPPS Rule. Click Here       

 

5. Upcoming Webinar! Featuring Five Leading Hospital & Health System CEOs and Moderated by Chuck Lauer: Becker's Hospital Review's Health System CEO Webinar - The State of the Industry; Clear Strategies for 2012 (Tue., Nov. 8, 2011, 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM CST) -- sponsored by MedAssets. To register for this webinar,Click Here .   

 

6. HMA, Integris Strike Joint Venture Deals for 5 Oklahoma Hospitals. Click Here      

 

7. California Hospital Association Sues Over Medi-Cal Cuts. Click Here      

 

8. Becker's Hospital Review is currently developing a list of the most integrated health systems. If you would like to recommend a health system for inclusion, email Molly Gamble at molly@beckershealthcare.com. 

 

9. In an Era of Standardization, Personalized Healthcare Reduces Unwarranted Variation in Care. Click Here       

 

10. 5 Steps to Minimize the Risk of a Data Breach. Click Here

 

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mshaver@hfap.org;
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23. HealthTrust Purchasing Group:
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24. West Coast Medical:    
westcstmed@westcmr.com;
www.westcmr.com
25. Symbion: 
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26. Pinnacle III:

sschwartz@pinnacleiii.com;
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