A new report from the American Medical Association (AMA) reveals that most markets are dominated by one or two health insurers.
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National Surgical Care completed six acquisitions in 2008, a record for the company, and reported record results from operations, according to Sami Abbasi, chairman and CEO.
Marshall Baker is an experienced healthcare executive, administrator, educator, and consultant, providing assistance to individuals and organizations. His work addresses all aspects of healthcare management and planning. Devoting his attention to consulting engagements since 1992, he is often called upon…
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Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott settled a two-year-old antitrust investigation into alleged anticompetitive conduct by Houston-based Memorial Hermann Healthcare System, according to a news release.
The HHS’ Inspector General has announced that an administrative law judge upheld its earlier exclusion from federal health programs of three former corporate executives with Purdue Frederick, the manufacturer of painkiller OxyContin.
In a letter to Physician Hospitals of America (PHA) members and associates sent Jan. 26, Molly Sandvig, JD, the organization's executive director, gave a number of updates concerning the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) bill which could, if passed,…
This article discusses 12 key concepts regarding the possible prohibitions on physician-owned hospitals contained in the recent version of the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) bill introduced in and passed by the House of Representatives. Exhibit A (pdf) is…
Given the statistical trend toward obesity in the general population and the skyrocketing increase in bariatric surgical programs, hospitals need to address the special design and equipment needs of obese patients in both their short- and long-range planning.
Health Care REIT has announced the appointment of John Thomas to executive vice president - medical facilities, according to a company news release.