Monthly Archives: January 2012

Hospital Mergers Fail to Perform

Posted on January 17, 2012 by NisanGertz

A new British study reports that merging hospitals does not result in improved service delivery and cost-effectiveness. According to a press release, failing hospitals failed to upgrade their functioning once they had merged with other hospitals. …read more

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Healthcare and Developing Countries

Posted on January 13, 2012 by NisanGertz

The United States government’s efforts to coordinate with developing countries to enrich their healthcare provision are admirable. Donors, both corporate and individual, work with poor countries to expand their existing systems and use resources effectively. …read more

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Healthcare’s Future – Prepare Accordingly

Posted on January 2, 2012 by Nisan Gertz

According to Plunkett Research, the American health care industry is facing more challenges than ever. The research group cites the effect of the 2010 Healthcare Reform, the financial burden of employers who cover employee health care expenses, and physicians’ malpractice insurance fees as contributors to the heavy stress on the system. …read more

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