Healthcare Industry News Features

Jan. 20, 2010 - Worried about the qualifications of your temporary clinical staff? You don't have to be. The key is to have them prescreened and prepared to begin on day one, with the help of an experienced quality services team that is looking out for your interests.  These professionals, who serve as the standards authorities of your staffing company, can work with you to prepare qualified staff with the right credentials, licenses and skills to begin immediately helping your patients. 

Dec. 2, 2009 - Is health information technology turning a new leaf? Despite some barriers, a new report says wide-scale adoption of electronic records at U.S. hospitals is "on the cusp of change."

Nov. 4. 2009 - Many of the nation’s healthcare facilities have already taken practical steps to handle the escalating number of patients with H1N1 and seasonal flu. Others are considering innovative or more drastic approaches to reduce the potential strain on staff and resources.

Oct. 14, 2009 - When it comes to implementation of health information technology (IT) and electronic health records (EHRs), the majority of primary care physicians in the United States remain far behind on the paper trail, according

It’s a hard time for U.S. hospitals right now.

As the recession drags on and healthcare reform seems stuck in the planning stages, medical centers across the country are experiencing declines in revenue, non-operating income and investment income. Hospitals have seen a drop in elective procedures and are finding themselves having to absorb more bad debts, wait longer for reimbursements and treat a growing number of patients who can’t afford to pay in the first place.