Dialysis & Physician Practice Management Investments: Key Business,  Deal Structure & Diligence Issues Complimentary Webinar Thursday, March 25, 2010 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (CT) Online Registration Please join us for the first in a series of informative webinars where we will delve into investing in different healthcare segments. Our first program deals specifically with [...]

A recent Business Week article prominently featured Providence Regional Medical Center in Everrett, Washington, praising the hospital for its ability to cut costs while improving quality. The article did a very job of providing context for the cost challenges facing hospitals along with an overview of some of Providence’s initiatives that produced excellent results. Following [...]

The American College of Radiation Oncology has a brief write-up on their site regarding the recent elimination of consultation fees for radiation oncology effective January 1, 2010. You can find their full summary here. Instead of billing for a yearly consultation, the radiation oncologist can now only bill for a new patient visit every three [...]

Class Action Lawsuits Between Nurses & Hospitals: Practical Guidance to Prevent & Defend Against Suits & Current Summary of Actions Wednesday, February 17, 2010 12:30 – 1:15 p.m. (ET) McGuireWoods Speakers Kimberly Q. Cacheris, Partner Benjamin R. Holland, Associate McGuireWoods Moderators Scott Becker, Partner Thomas J. Stallings, Partner Automatic 30-minute deductions for non-exempt employee lunch [...]