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April 01, 2013
Mercy teaches Mississippians about health reform's benefits
U.S. health care is changing quickly as the country implements the Affordable Care Act, but many people are confused about or unaware of how the act impacts them.
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April 01, 2013
St. Francis doubles down on efforts to put heart failure patients on stable footing
According to data released in July by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, preventable hospital readmission rates have not dropped significantly, despite years of determination and the overhang of financial penalties.
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April 01, 2013
Walmart offers incentives to travel for complex medical procedures
This year employees of the retail giant Walmart have new options for health care that could add up to thousands of dollars saved on major medical procedures — provided these employees are willing to travel hundreds of miles for their care.
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April 01, 2013
Holy Family program makes batterers reflect on their behaviors
He did not want to be in the room. He was resentful and rude. The very idea of having to share his story made him angry.
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April 01, 2013
Nursing homes may have to adapt, rebrand to thrive
The skilled nursing facility is part of the bedrock of Catholic health care in the U.S.
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March 15, 2013
Keeping Up
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March 15, 2013
Ministry puts information at people's fingertips with free mobile 'apps'
With more than 90 million smartphones in use in the U.S., and hundreds of thousands of applications, or 'apps,' for mobile devices, people use their phones for everything from managing finances to whistling for their dogs. Yes, there's an app for that, too.
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March 15, 2013
St. Joseph of Kokomo, Ind., marks centennial
St. Joseph Hospital of Kokomo, Ind., marked its 100th anniversary Feb. 6 with a prayer service and a celebration to thank caregivers for their service.
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March 15, 2013
Good Samaritan opens replacement campus
Good Samaritan Regional Health Center of Mount Vernon, Ill., has opened a $237 million, 134-bed replacement facility that includes a hospital, medical office building and surgery center.
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March 15, 2013
St. Peter's to invest $150 million in Troy, N.Y., campuses by 2025
St. Peter's Health Partners of Albany, N.Y., plans to invest $150 million in its two Troy, N.Y., hospitals over the next 12 years.