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Bay Networks Implements Enterprise-Wide Healthcare Information Network for The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia has implemented a cutting-edge, enterprise-wide healthcare information network, powered by Bay Networks' high-performance networking equipment and system integration services. This advanced network infrastructure facilitates seamless communication and collaboration among healthcare professionals, ensuring the delivery of high-quality patient care. By leveraging Bay Networks&

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Hundreds of Physicians at Risk of Prosecution in Federal Investigation

As part of a federal investigation of Caremark International Inc., hundreds of physicians could face possible criminal prosecution for accepting payments in return for referrals of Medicaid and Medicare patients to the company's service providers. Caremark, a home care company, pleaded guilty to federal kickback and fraud charges

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Green Lights Program Saves $15 Million and Reduces Pollution through Energy-Efficient Lighting

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Green Lights program, a voluntary pollution prevention program, has saved $15 million by participating Southeast businesses. The program, which promotes energy-efficient lighting, has also enrolled 20 new members, indicating an additional potential savings of $14 million. The new partners include prominent organizations

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New Health Care Delivery Model Launched in South Central Minnesota

A unique health care delivery model, created by a joint venture between Quality Health Alliance (QHA), HealthPartners, and MedPower, Inc., aims to improve health care delivery in south central Minnesota. This partnership brings together knowledge of the region's needs, expertise in managed care, and cutting-edge technology to provide

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Foundation Health and Sutter Health Announce Comprehensive Multi-Year Agreements

Foundation Health and Sutter Health today announced the signing of a letter of intent to enter into comprehensive multi-year agreements, significantly expanding the provider networks in Northern California. The agreements will enhance the efforts to offer high-quality, accessible, and competitively priced health care coverage to approximately 40,000 of Foundation

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Medical Asset Management Inc. Expands Presence in Health Care Market

Medical Asset Management Inc. has made a significant move in the health care industry by acquiring the non-medical assets of a family medical practice and opening a new satellite medical clinic in conjunction with Physical Therapy Management Service Organization (PT-MSO). This expansion increases the company's market share to

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FPA Medical Management Acquires Gonzaba Medical Group

FPA Medical Management, Inc., a national healthcare management service organization, has announced its acquisition of Gonzaba Medical Group and its affiliated entities. This strategic move will bring together two healthcare providers with a shared vision of quality and growth. Dr. William Gonzaba, the founder of Gonzaba Medical Group, will lead

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United HealthCare to Acquire MetraHealth, Creating the Nation's Largest Health Care Management Services Company

United HealthCare Corporation and MetraHealth Companies Inc. have announced a definitive agreement under which United HealthCare will acquire MetraHealth. The transaction will create the nation's largest health care management services company, with annual revenues of more than $8 billion and more than 40 million enrollees in various programs

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Medicare's Quality Overseers Shift from Punitive to Collaborative Approach

Medicare's patients rights organizations (PRO) are undergoing a significant transformation, abandoning their punitive stance towards healthcare providers in favor of a collaborative approach to quality improvement. The change is part of a new contract that will focus on analyzing practice patterns rather than individual cases, marking a significant

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Hooper Holmes Acquires American Service Bureau in Major Health Information Services Deal

Hooper Holmes, a healthcare and health information services company, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire American Service Bureau (ASB Meditest), an Olsten Corporation subsidiary, in a deal worth $34.5 million. The transaction, which is subject to approval by Hooper Holmes shareholders and other customary closing conditions, is expected

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AdviNet Launches National Information and Access Network for Nursing Home and Long-Term Care Facilities

AdviNet, Inc. has introduced a new national information and access network for individuals seeking nursing home, sub-acute, and long-term care facilities. The database comprises a network of 15,000 participating health care providers, offering access to professional nursing staff, placement assistance, and reports on care progress. AdviNet's program

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Bergen Brunswig Corporation Forms Alliance with Baxter Healthcare Corporation for Baylor Health Care System Distribution

Bergen Brunswig Corporation, in collaboration with Baxter Healthcare Corporation, has formed an alliance to provide the distribution channel for products to the Baylor Health Care System (BHCS) and its affiliates. This strategic partnership aims to revolutionize the continuum of care by making the distribution process more efficient through materials management.