Independent hospitals and medical groups facing pressures to consolidate with larger providers should consider affiliation options beyond the typical merger or acquisition and seek a partner that exhibits complementary strengths to bring greater value to the market. Continued payment reductions, combined with the capital demands of clinical…
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An alternative to the annual budgeting process allows hospitals and health systems to make more accurate operating projections and be agile in responding to changes. In today’s rapidly evolving healthcare environment, provider organizations must be able to identify financial performance gaps continuously and quickly “course correct” with operating…
For more than a decade, the problem of waste within our nation’s healthcare delivery system has been largely attributed to fragmentation. This perception is based on the premise that utilization and cost of healthcare services tend to be excessive, and outcomes suboptimal, when clinical care is not coordinated across providers and care settings.
As hospitals seek to more fully integrate with their physicians, whether through employment or partnerships, they should also consider the costs of malpractice insurance associated with increased liability exposure. Many hospitals purchase medical malpractice insurance for their organizations and/or their physicians on a claims-made basis, which in…
We will file a report of this computer-matching program with the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate; the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform of the House of Representatives; and the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget. Martha P. Rico, Secretary to the Board, Railroad…
Nov. 27– LOVING– The New Mexico State Fire Marshal’s office opened an investigation into the cause of a fire that raged at the Questa Fertilizer facility late Monday evening. Items destroyed included about 50 spare tires and wheels, two forklifts, two tractors, empty plastic barrels used for fertilizer and a 1905 fully-restored Webber wagon, said Questa co-owner…
Aon Benfield, the global reinsurance intermediary and capital advisor of Aon plc, announces the appointment of Kelly Smith as President of its U.S. business, effective today. Smith joined Aon in 1989 and has had a significant role in building Aon Benfield into the world class firm that it has become. Teams she has led have consistently lowered Aon Benfield…
Nov. 25– The village of Ruidoso will once again be hosting the Second Annual Health& Wellness Fair at the Ruidoso Convention Center on. “If your business has something to offer in the way of health or wellness to the citizens of Ruidoso and Lincoln County, this is a great opportunity to showcase it, and we invite you to come and be a part of this great event,” said Debi Lee,…
Roger Proctor, founder and CEO, celebrated the announcement,“ We’ re very excited about this new solution. Assured Annuity might be a new name in the annuity and structured settlement sales industry, but many will realize they recognize the company behind the name– Assured Annuity is the new retail buyer arm of Genex Capital. For those who do not immediately…
Nov. 27– The final three minutes of Saturday’s Class 2 A state championship game seemed like an eternity for Sumner goalie Jamie Lange. Eventually, the clock did run out, and Sumner jubilantly celebrated its second consecutive state title with its 2-0 win against the Bellingham Red Raiders at Shoreline Stadium. Sumner forward Ellie Degoede crossed the ball from…
Nov. 27– JAMES CITY– The Republican majority on the Board of Supervisors fired County Administrator Robert Middaugh without explanation Tuesday afternoon at the beginning of a work session. Democrats Jim Icenhour and John McGlennon dissented. The figure includes Middaugh’s full salary over that period, plus a $600 monthly car allowance for the first six…
Nov. 27– JAMES CITY– A new ordinance regulating ownership of hybrid canines was passed Tuesday night by the county Board of Supervisors. Lola Perkins, assistant county attorney, said owners of hybrid canines have until Jan. 31 to apply for a permit under the new ordinance and comply with all requirements. “I believe that hybrids are wild predators and that they do…
Today, Zane Benefits, the number one online small business health benefits solution, published new information on how to reimburse exchange health insurance. According to Zane Benefits’ website, a common question from employers is “can we reimburse employees’ subsidized exchange premiums?” Section 105 of the IRS Code allows employers to reimburse an employee…
Compunnel Software Group, Inc., a leading business technology services company, announced today that it has been named one of New Jersey’ s 50 Fastest Growing Companies in 2013 and ranked at #19 in the“ Top 20” with the annual New Jersey 50 Fastest Growing Companies award program produced by NJBIZ, New Jersey’ s premiere business news publication.
We will file a report of this computer-matching program with the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate; the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform of the House of Representatives; and the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget. Martha P. Rico, Secretary to the Board, Railroad…
SUMMARY: This document contains final regulations that require information reporting by persons who receive mortgage insurance premiums, including prepaid premiums, aggregating $600 or more during any calendar year. The final regulations implement reporting requirements that result from the extension of the treatment of mortgage insurance premiums…
Ken Research: The report titled‘ Middle East Insurance Market Outlook to 2017– Motor and Health Segment to Channel the Growth’ provides a comprehensive analysis of the various aspects such as market size, segmentation, trends and developments and future projections of the life and various non-life insurance such as motor, health, accident and liability, fire,…
On Tuesday, the federal Department of Transportation announced that it had shut down five moving companies, three based in South Florida, for fraud that included holding people’s belongings hostage unless they were paid extra fees sometimes totaling thousands of dollars. “It’s extortion,” said Anne S. Ferro, administrator at the Federal Motor Carrier Safety…
Thanksgiving is more than enjoying delicious food, it is about spending time with loved ones. “DPS will be working hard to keep our roads safe during the Thanksgiving holiday, and we’re also counting on everyone traveling throughout the state to do their part by driving responsibly.” During Thanksgiving weekend last year, DPS troopers arrested 386 individuals…
