Allegheny Health Network makes inroads on its brand
A month after the freshly cobbled Allegheny Health Network had unveiled its new logo and advertising campaign in a media event last July, the system’s brand recognition was at 11 …
Medicare awards South Florida physician group $4 million bonus
A group of physicians in Palm Beach and Broward counties working under a new Medicare pay-for-performance program qualified for a $4.2 million bonus from the government this year for reducing …
Beaumont, Botsford and Oakwood Agree To Merge Into One Health System
The boards of Beaumont Health System, Botsford Health Care and Oakwood Healthcare have unanimously approved an agreement to combine their operations into a new $4 billion health care organization. Under …
Physician Owned Distributorship Concerns Continue to Make News
On June 17, 2014, Southern California Public Radio affiliate KPCC broadcasted a report about physician-owned distributors of implantable medical devices (“PODs”) and the legal and ethical concerns that are raised …
Diabetes researcher leaving UPMC for Allegheny Health Network institute
Stalled research into a promising treatment for type 1 diabetes will move from the University of Pittsburgh to the rival Allegheny Health Network, where human trials could start in coming …
Heritage Valley gets closer to patients – electronically
Heritage Valley Health System’s efforts to better connect with patients now includes an overhauled web home page that makes it easier to get lab results, track medical records and make …
Decision delayed on New Hampshire hospital network hearing
New Hampshire’s insurance commissioner says he needs more time to decide whether to hold a hearing on the narrow provider network for individuals buying health insurance under the Affordable Care …
Patients to soon have easier access to their doctors’ notes
More than 1 million people in Oregon and Southwest Washington will soon have easy access to the notes their providers write during medical appointments. Nine area health systems and medical …