HRSA’s authority to oversee the program is being challenged
Monthly Archives: December 2015
Emerging role: How a CHIO harnesses data for population health
http://www.healthcareitnews.com/news/emerging-role-how-chio-harnesses-data-health
‘The CHIO role is much more about the data—the data integration, the data analytics and looking at how we can use insights to improve care’
DirectTrust predicts the end of Meaningful Use
Interoperability, “freed” health data, patient engagement and data security among trends to watch in 2016
Cartoon – Three Main Branches of Govt
Leaders in Healthcare – Celebrating Our 3,000th Post
America Declares War on Japan – President Roosevelt Speech
Health Care Innovation Doesn’t Have to Be Driven by Profit
NFP Outlook ‘Stable’ for 2016, Say Moody’s
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Cash flow growth in the healthcare sector jumped in 2014 and remained strong through June 2015, prompting Moody’s to upgrade the sector’s outlook from “negative” to “stable.” But key drivers are not performing as strongly now, signaling a potential slowdown.
Business Roundup: KP to Acquire Seattle-based Group Health Coop
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Market consolidation remains active as the year winds to a close. Recent deals span from acquisitions announced by Kaiser Permanente in the northwest and WellStar in Atlanta, to a sale by Tennessee-based Community Health Systems.
Cartoon – Office Exam
‘Any previous history of adverse reactions to medical or drug bills?’
HENRY KOTULA 