HDR Architects Merges with Canadian Firm
OMAHA, Neb. — HDR Architecture Inc. and G+G Partnership Architects announced a merger to strengthen their firms in the healthcare design…
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Noblis Executives Recommend Reassessment During Recession
FALLS CHURCH, Va. — The healthcare industry will face trimmed-down operating budgets, changing consumer demands and consolidations, according to a…
Report: Penalties Cost Less Than HIT Improvements
WASHINGTON — The federal stimulus package allots $19.5 billion for health information technology with an incentive plan for physicians to adopt electronic health records, but the costs of implementation for small practice groups could outweigh the savings, according to a recent study.
First New Hospital in 30 Years Opens in Virginia
STAFFORD, Va. — The first community hospital built in Virginia in 30 years opened its doors earlier this year. The…
Rockwall Buys Hospitals Affected by Economy
RICHARDSON, Texas — Rockwall Hospitals Inc., a management company that develops and operates hospitals co-owned by physicians, announced it has…
Report: United States Trails Other Countries In Healthcare Value
WASHINGTON – Businesses and workers in the United States are paying significantly more for healthcare compared to other economic competitors…
CEO Blog Reveals Struggles, Requests Employee Suggestions
BOSTON — Know what it’s like to run a large metropolitan hospital and make decisions that affect hundreds of people?…
Medical Center Consolidates Outpatient Services
SAN JOSE, Calif. — Santa Clara Valley Health & Hospital System recently opened the doors of its new Valley Specialty Center, a 244,000-square-foot facility that consolidates 22 outpatient specialty services.
The new center — a $151 million project built with $129 million in bond money, $15 million from the San Jose Redevelopment Agency and money from the Valley Medical Center Foundation, among other sources — replaces the previous facility that was aging and burdened with more patients than it was built to handle, according to hospital officials.
$23 Million Replacement Clinic Opens in Glen Ellyn
GLEN ELLYN, Ill. — Construction was recently completed on DuPage Medical Group’s Glen Ellyn Clinic, a $23.5 million project that…
Q&A: Bedside Systems Roundtable
Bedside entertainment and information systems are becoming an increasingly important component for healthcare facilities. The systems can help improve patient comfort, medical outcomes and staff efficiencies. Rick Pratt, CEO of Healthcare Information LLC, and Gary Kolbeck, general manager of Lodgenet, spoke with HC&O News during a conference call. Healthcare Information provides hospital-grade televisions and other accessories, while Lodgenet provides media and connectivity solutions.