t Sept. 23, 2015 TODAY'S TOP STORIES   1. UPMC halts organ transplants to investigate, contain mold problem Full story 2. IOM releases landmark report on improving diagnostics in healthcare: 5 key issues Full story 3. Georgia hospital opens pet park for patients' furry friends Full story 4. Webinar: Key ways to improve a hospital's cardiac surgery program and improve vital organ challenges Register here 5. Adventist to pay record-breaking $118.7M to settle improper physician compensation claims Full story 6. Study: Pioneer ACO program reduces low-value services Full story 7. Set the stage to impact your bottom line through supply chain transformation Register for the webinar here 8. 5 latest hospital, health system layoffs Full story 9. Teaming up: The symbiotic relationship between healthcare and sports Full story 10. C. diff pesticide found ineffective, EPA takes action Full story 11. Network with the best of the best at Becker's CEO Roundtable + CFO/CIO Roundtable! (Nov 18+19 @ Ritz Carlton, Chicago) 44 Leading Hospital and Health System CEOs and 33 CFOs/CIOs to speak. Don't miss out, register today! 12. APIC announces new infection prevention graduate student award Full story 13. Don't miss the great speakers and networking opportunities at Becker's ASC Annual Meeting! Becker's ASC 22nd Annual Meeting--The Business and Operation of ASCs    Keynote spotlight: Arianna Huffington, president and editor-in-chief of Huffington Post Media Group Conference Dates: Oct. 22-24, 2015 100+ sessions and 260 speakers To register or learn more, visit: http://www.beckersasc.com/annual-ambulatory-surgery-centers-conference/ Companies to Know  Thank you to our key partners  CipherHealth athenahealth Sheridan Healthcare xG Helath Solutions, Inc. Pacira Pharmaceuticals Capella University Vocera Communications TeamHealth Medtronic Nuance Surgical Directions National Medical Billing Services VMG Health API Healthcare Fujifilm Medical Systems ASCOA Cardinal Health Bank of America EmCare Select International Channels Integration & Physician Issues Accountable Care Organizations Leadership & Management Executive Moves Financial Management ICD-10 Compensation Issues Transaction & Valuation Issues Legal & Regulatory Issues Health Information Technology Workforce & Labor Management Capacity Management Quality & Patient Safety Supply Chain Hospital CEO & CFO Profiles Lists _____________________ Contact Us Editorial Contact: Heather Punke  (312) 448-9238 Quality Editor  email editorial Sales, Marketing & Events: Jessica Cole President and CEO email sales ______________________   Becker's Infection Control & Clinical Quality A Becker's Healthcare Publication   www.BeckersHospitalReview.com editorial@beckershealthcare.com 35 E. Wacker Drive, Suite 1782 | Chicago, IL 60601 Copyright © 2015. All Rights Reserved.

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