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E Lovern
Publications and source records attributed to E Lovern.
Who holds the cards in healthcare poker?
Healthcare has always been a tricky game in Washington. Reaching consensus has often been almost impossible. Now, two months after James Jeffords defected from the Senate GOP fold, handing control to the Democrats, shifting coalitions are creating an even more volatile environment.
Don't tell, don't ask. Inspector general's report rips PRO oversight.
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How much is too flexible? Critics say HHS decision to give states leeway may not reduce uninsured.
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Into the frying pan? Hospitals wary of plan to reform Medicare's contracting rules.
Hospital executives have plenty of horror stories to share when the topic is their Medicare fiscal intermediaries. In fact, some facilities have lost millions because of errors by these private contractors. Nevertheless, hospitals remain wary of change. "Sometimes the devil you know is better than the one you don't," one billing consultant says.
JCAHO database role worries AHA.
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A bundle, then a flip-flop. N.J. hospitals gain substantially as state's lawmakers support Bush plan.
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Keeping the focus. UVA decides to sell money-losing 'distraction,' to Coventry.
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Monopoly rules change. Health system neighbors unite to share hospital.
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Modern Healthcare celebrates the 25th anniversary of the magazine's ownership by Crain Communications.
In many ways it's been a quarter-century of change. But in some ways it's been just the opposite. To mark Modern Healthcare's silver anniversary under its current ownership, the magazine's staff took a trip through time, looking at pivotal events in healthcare during the past 25 years and the people who helped shape the industry.
Study questions safety standards.
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Unrest amid the reformation. Bush offers eight principles to reform Medicare; hospital execs want details.
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Good news on fraud, dumping sparks concern. GAO reports find most providers don't set out to defraud Medicare, Medicaid.
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Give us our PPS! Most rehab providers are impatient with delays in implementing payment system.
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Opting out. For some systems, JCAHO's accreditation cost is more than its benefit.
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Gauging a storm's intensity. Senate debate on patients' rights may not presage other discussions.
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When time matters most. Group working on new stroke readiness program.
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A taxing matter. Baltimore council to vote on energy levy for not-for-profits.
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