The Western PA Healthcare News Team

June’s “Kartoon” by Tim Hartman

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Staffing & Consulting

On-Premise Laundry (“OPL”) Strategic and Financial Analysis

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By David J. Pieton Historically, conventional wisdom among most healthcare administrators was that operating an On-Premise Laundry (“OPL”) was more ...

Issue 5 of Hospital News Now Online

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Our latest issue is now online! Be sure to check it out and forward it onto your friends and colleagues. Download ...

Legal

Ensure Fairness to all Heirs When Making a Will

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By John W. Powell, Esq. Successful parents know that treating children equally is often not a matter of giving them ...

Staffing & Consulting

Cultural Misunderstandings Affect Quality of Care—and Hurt Your Bottom Line

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By George Rimalower Nowhere is precise language more important than in a hospital ER – when a patient is trying ...

Staffing & Consulting

The Physician Practice Guide to Strategic Planning

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By Bruce Payton For hospitals and health systems, strategic planning is a critical business activity, with significant time and substantial ...

Emergency Care

New ER Designed for Patient Satisfaction—Space and Processes Upgraded, Enhanced

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By Anne Stoltz After an 18-month, $11 million enhancement project, Altoona Regional unveiled its new Emergency department this spring. The ...