t Oct. 14, 2015 TODAY'S TOP STORIES   1. Number of 5-star hospitals decreases dramatically in CMS Hospital Compare update Full story 2. Debate rages at ID Week over physicians going 'bare below the elbows' to prevent infections Full story 3. 16 Pennsylvania hospitals with the cleanest patient rooms, as reported by patients Full story 4. Nominations now open for the 2015 Women Leaders of Hospitals and Health Systems list close Friday! Nominate a leader here 5. Jeb Bush offers plan to repeal, replace ACA: 9 things to know Full story 6. Study: MDs, NPs, PAs offer similar cardiac care Full story 7. What are the protocols for a successful total joint procedure? Register for the webinar here 8. 9 recent hospital transactions, partnerships Full story 9. 5 hospitals with strong finances Full story 10. DuPont Sustainable Solutions joins NPSF patient safety coalition Full story 11. Learn how to decode managed care contracting in a free upcoming webinar Register here 12. Rotavirus infections spike in St. Louis despite vaccine Full Story 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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