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Networking, Education, Patient Safety and Advocacy. With declining provider revenues, stronger business practices and an industry in transition, you need to know information critical to your business. IAMERS is following what matters most to your business.
Our efforts are gaining recognition and momentum as the marketplace is recognizing the importance and cost effectiveness of the Independent Provider of services and devices. For many if these less expensive, but clinically relevant, options were not available then their patients would miss receiving the health care they need and deserve.
Take the time to learn about our efforts in the regulatory and legislative arenas.
Health Sector Job Growth Flat For First Time In A Decade
Hospitals lost 4,400 jobs in July, and downward revisions wiped out most of June’s gains. Over the last three months, hospitals have lost 13,000 jobs. Read more here.
MRI Use Rates Dip After 2008 High
After years of growth, the utilization rate for MRI exams in the Medicare population fell 3.2 percent between 2008 and 2010, according to a study published in the August issue [...]
Medicare Slaps Two-Thirds of US Hospitals with Readmission Penalties
Two-thirds of the nation's hospitals will get hit with fines in the second round of Medicare's readmission penalties, according to data released Friday by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. For the upcoming [...]