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What is a Physician Hospital Organization (PHO)?

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As the healthcare industry evolves , physicians and hospitals seek new models to enhance collaboration. One such model is a physician hospital organization (PHO). A PHO serves as a strategic alliance. It helps streamline operations, improve quality of care, and deliver better health outcomes for patients.

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Hospital Settles With OCR for $4.75 Million Over HIPAA Violations

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million settlement with a New York City hospital for alleged violations of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). According to OCR, in 2013, a former hospital employee sold the electronically protected medical records of 12,517 patients […] The post Hospital Settles With OCR for $4.75

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Worksite benefits: Hospital indemnity insurance and beyond

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Employers can help their employees by offering worksite benefits like hospital indemnity insurance and other supplemental benefits. What is hospital indemnity insurance? Hospital indemnity insurance is a supplemental insurance plan that’s used in conjunction with an existing health insurance plan.

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What employers should know about the Hospital Price Transparency update

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Starting July 1, hospitals are required to use a standard file format for their pricing data — or risk federal penalties.

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How Seattle Children's Hospital prioritizes the health of its workers

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By providing advanced primary care through Apree Health, the hospital ensures access to holistic physical and behavioral health and well-being resources.

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What is a hospital indemnity plan?

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Among them is the hospital indemnity plan, which provides a unique form of coverage that complements traditional health insurance policies. In this article, we'll go over what hospital indemnity insurance is, how it can help you, and whether it's the right fit for your needs.

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Wirral University Hospital Trust staff strike over pay

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Healthcare workers employed by Wirral University Hospital Trust have begun strike action today (Monday 1 July) in a long-running dispute over pay. They are based at Arrowe Park Hospital in Wirral, Merseyside. The post Wirral University Hospital Trust staff strike over pay appeared first on Employee Benefits.