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The Health Care Financing Administration's (HCFA) ban on physician referrals has left many in the medical community confused, particularly with regards to what constitutes a referral and whether physicians can refer patients to shared medical facilities. While the ban, known as Stark II, prohibits referrals to facilities owned
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The latest edition of Frost & Sullivan's Healthcare Compendium has been released, offering a comprehensive overview of medical and health statistics and trends. This valuable resource is designed for healthcare industry analysts, managers, and decision-makers, providing an easy-to-read format for navigating the complexities of the healthcare sector. The
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The Hillhaven Corporation, a leading diversified health care provider, has elected Donald S. Burns to its Board of Directors, expanding its board to eight members. Mr. Burns, a seasoned executive with experience in senior management and board positions in major multinational corporations, brings a wealth of business expertise to Hillhaven.
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Decision Support Systems, based in Charlotte, N.C., has partnered with The Center for Continuous Improvement (CCI) at Quorum Health Resources to provide clinical path methodologies to healthcare institutions. This affiliation combines the expertise of CCI in quality improvement strategies with Decision Support Systems' automated clinical pathing system, PathPlan
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IntegraCare Inc. has made significant strides in establishing its integrated network of primary and specialty care services in Florida, with the recent announcement of its acquisition of the medical practices of Dr. Melvyn Sherman M.D. The proposed acquisition, valued at $625,000, will see IntegraCare assume certain liabilities and
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John Alden Life Insurance Company has partnered with Mayo Clinic Scottsdale to offer the new Mayo Healthcare Network to the Phoenix community. This innovative network, comprising various clinics, physician groups, and hospitals, will provide patients with high-quality healthcare services while maintaining the convenience and flexibility they have come to expect
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CliniCom Inc., a leading provider of clinical information systems and services, has announced the sale of its CliniCom software and hardware to Presbyterian Healthcare System, a Texas-based healthcare group. The system will be implemented in four member hospitals, with Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas being the initial site. The CliniCare System,
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Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC), a leading provider of professional services, has announced a significant contract with United HealthCare Corporation to process medical claims for the United Mine Workers of America Combined Benefit Fund. This five-year agreement marks a major milestone for CSC, solidifying its position in the managed care industry.
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Serologicals Holdings, Inc., a leading biologic-based pharmaceutical company, has announced the acquisition of Acadiana Ventures, Inc., a company specializing in the production of intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG). The deal, which positions Serologicals for future opportunities, immediately expands its product line with IVIG, a rapidly growing therapeutic product. The acquisition also more
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Physicians across the US have struggled with accurately documenting office visits to support claims made using Evaluation and Management (E/M) CPT codes introduced in 1992. The lack of clear documentation standards has led to denied or reduced payments from payers, prompting many physicians to code conservatively to avoid trouble.
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Congress passed several Medicare amendments in its final acts before adjournment in 1994. One amendment extends Medicare Select coverage for an additional six months, while another requires Medicare officials to develop a practice expense methodology based on actual resource expense data by June 30, 1996. The amendments also clarify Medicare&
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Standard & Poor's has announced that it will replace Knowledgeware Inc. with Foundation Health Corp. in the S&P MidCap 400 Index following the close of trading on November 15, 1994. Knowledgeware Inc. is being acquired by Sterling Software, a component of the S&P SmallCap
