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WFMZ-TV reports that KidsPeace Psychiatric Hospital has opened a new 16-bed unit.

The Times Leader reports about Maxis Health System’s decision to not maintain a presence at the Marian Community Hospital location after it closes.

In related articles, WNEP-TV and the Wayne Independent also report about the story.

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review report about West Penn Allegheny Health System’s strategy to regain financial stability. UPMC cited

In a related article, the Pittsburgh Business Times reports, “The new and improved West Penn Allegheny Health System will be a low-cost, high-quality alternative...”

A second Pittsburgh Business Times article also reports about the story.

The Pittsburgh Business Times reports that Jefferson Regional Medical Center continues to expand its women’s health services.

The Pittsburgh Business Times reports, “The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center has formed an agreement with an Ontario-based company that will enable it to further commercialize supply-chain software.”

The Philadelphia Business Journal reports that Taylor Hospital has become the latest area medical center to open an inpatient hospice unit. Phoenixville Hospital cited

The Reading Eagle reports that Reading Hospital recently began the second phase of its HeartSAFE Berks County program.

Economic Impact of Hospitals

The Express-Times reports that, in conjunction with opening its new 16-bed unit, KidsPeace Psychiatric Hospital has added 20 jobs in the region.

Quality and Patient Safety

The National Journal reports that patients concerned about getting sick during a hospital stay now can compare online the rates of patients getting one deadly type of infection.

National News

The Pittsburgh Business Times reports, “A federal ban on the expansion of physician-owned hospitals may be lifted by the end of the month...” HAP cited

The Washington Post reports that the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation announced a revision to its new policy that prohibited funding to Planned Parenthood.

Health Reform

The Philadelphia Business Journal reports, “The Southeastern PA Health Information Organization...is looking to the state to help fund a proposed $7.2 million regional health information exchange (HIE).” DVHC of HAP cited

Kaiser Health News reports that many states aren’t ready for the fast-approaching deadlines and decisions from Affordable Care Act mandates.

Flu Vaccine

Modern Healthcare reports that a national employer health care group joined several provider advocacy groups in urging hospitals to require their employees to get annual flu vaccinations.

Medicare & Medicaid

The Wall Street Journal reports, “Some hospitals pay thousands of dollars more than others for big ticket medical devices...”

Insurance & Managed Care

The Central Penn Business Journal reports about Highmark’s creation of an integrated delivery system. Geisinger Health System, UPMC, and West Penn Allegheny Health System cited

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports that Highmark has launched a new liaison service meant to help its customers communicate better with physicians, specialists, and hospitals.

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