Hospitals & health networks / AHA
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In an H&HN exclusive roundtable discussion, representatives from the five top-performing hospitals describe what they've learned so far from the Premier/CMS Pay-for-Performance Project. For hospitals around the country, so-called value-based ent will soon be the primary way they get paid by both public and commercial insurers. The Premier/CMS participants offer valuable insights--and warnings--about the challenges ahead.
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This month's foldout helps hospitals assess their OR culture and pinpoints where breakdowns in communication occur and why they can be deadly. Five risk managers describe their priorities and what their executives ought to know.
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Proton therapy is hailed as a huge leap in treating certain cancers. But hospitals that want proton centers need deep pockets, lots of land and the right staff.
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The 2007 Hospital Building Survey shows no letup in construction. But some experts see signs of a slowdown.