Daily Archives: May 3, 2011

HRSA to Fund Rural Health Networks’ Meaningful Use

By Mary Mosquera, Government HealthIT   5/2/2011 The Health Resources and Service Administration has made available $12 million in grants for rural healthcare network organizations to help them become meaningful users of certified electronic health records. The grants may support … Continue reading

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American College of Surgeons Launch “Online” Community

Alexandra Wilson Pecci, HealthLeaders Media   4/27/2011 Surgeons rely on their peers for support, professional interaction, and advancing patient care. But when they’re working alone in a rural area, that support can be hard to come by. That’s why the … Continue reading

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Legal Nurse Consultants Cruise Their Way to Success

Nurse.com Hundreds of certified legal nurse consultants from across the U.S. sailed aboard the Royal Caribbean’s Freedom of the Seas from March 13 to 20 for the 2011 National Alliance of Certified Legal Nurse Consultants Conference. Legal nurse consulting pioneer … Continue reading

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Florida House Passes Lawsuit Overhaul Package

By James L. Rosica   Associated Press TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – In yet another win for its conservative agenda this session, the Florida House approved a trio of lawsuit-overhaul bills on Monday. The first bill (HB 479) increases the burden of proof … Continue reading

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