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When a doctor breaks the news about a breast cancer diagnosis, the next clinical step is what can determine how well a patient complies with plans for her medical care. Psychosocial support, proper educational materials… Continued

The absence of Medicare drug coverage is threatening the program’s high-value image among those nearing the age of Medicare eligibility and recent enrollees (Americans between the ages of 50- and 70-years old), according to a… Continued

A 17% spike in healthcare mergers and acquisitions during Q2 from the previous quarter signaled the first increase in merger activity in two years, according to a market research report published by Irving Levin Associates.… Continued

If you’re planning to pound the pavement in search of another job, your timing couldn’t be better, according to a recent survey by Management Recruiters International. Of the executives with responsibility for hiring in the… Continued

While the Internet increasingly provides healthcare organizations an eager audience of Web surfers anxious to learn about the latest medical treatments and services, it has also been the source of growing trepidation for marketers who… Continued

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HPRMN is introducing a new department that will provide an interactive soundboard for your healthcare marketing questions and comments submitted to our Web site at http://PrandMarketing.com. The site provides a forum where you get to… Continued

While the industry is no longer in denial about the high incidence of medical errors, hospital executives are struggling with how to best incorporate patient safety initiatives. A patient safety partnership, announced earlier this month,… Continued

‘Sky Is Falling’ Community Perceptions In spite of the over-bedding and cost reimbursement problems that are threatening the survival of hospitals nationwide, outside-the-box reorganization strategies are providing a silver lining. But for a bold turnaround… Continued