The Western PA Healthcare News Team

Patient Care

Sharon Regional Medical Center Recognized for High Quality in Maternity Care

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The Women’s Center at Sharon Regional brings together progressive birthing techniques and experienced professionals. Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield has ...

Human Resources

Can Predictive Analytics Have a Moneyball Effect on Healthcare Staffing and Scheduling?

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By Jackie Larson, President, Avantas Remember the 2003 book (and later film adaptation in 2011) by Michael Lewis that brought ...

Research

More Research Needed into Elective Births for Mothers with Gestational Diabetes

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Gestational diabetes in pregnant women can lead to complications with the birth. There is an increased risk of pre-eclampsia and ...

Patient Care

Dealing with Infectious Disease Contamination

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Infectious diseases are transmitted through the air, droplets or physical contact. Germs and viruses can easily move from one person ...

Physician & Patient Groups Applaud Pennsylvania Legislation Prohibiting Unfair Insurance Coverage Changes for Medical Care

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Rep. Donna Oberlander will Introduce Bill Amending PA Insurance Law to Protect Patients from Unfair Coverage Reductions During the Policy ...

Senior Care

Sponsor: Presbyterian SeniorCare—Memorable Experience

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Medicare

Medicare Advantage Payers Justifiably Concerned Over Magnitude of 2019 Proposed Changes to CMS-HCC Risk Adjustment Model

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When the Medicare Advantage community received an ‘earlier than normal’ CMS Advanced Payment Letter/Part I Draft Release on Dec. 27, ...