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April 10, 2013
Nine ministry facilities among Magnet designees
Nine ministry hospitals are among the health care facilities designated or redesignated as Magnet facilities last year.
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April 01, 2013
Keeping Up
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April 01, 2013
CHA to survey ministry on effectiveness of formation programs for executives
In May, CHA will begin surveying ministry executives to determine what types of formation programs are most effective and impactful. The association will share results with the ministry later this year.
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April 01, 2013
Fr. Benedict M. Ashley, OP, was major voice in Thomism, health care ethics
The influential Dominican theologian and philosopher Fr. Benedict M. Ashley died Feb. 23 at age 97.
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April 01, 2013
St. Mary's to replace Jefferson City, Mo., hospital by 2015
St. Mary's Health Center of Jefferson City, Mo., plans to complete a $200 million hospital replacement project by January 2015.
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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.