Spotlight on pay, care at Philadelphia-area hospitals

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spotlight on pay, care at philadelphia-area hospitals

pay for performance initiatives are slowly taking root in philadelphia-area hospitals. the trend signals a shift in how money changes hands in healthcare, as insurers are beginning to tie payments not just to diagnosis codes but also to the quality of care.

philadelphia inquirer, sep 24, 2007

pennsylvania hospital seeks help with labor pains

five years ago, holy redeemer hospital & medical center in meadowbrook, pa, expanded its maternity unit so it would have room for 2,500 new mothers a year. now that five hospitals near holy redeemer have stopped delivering babies, the facility is on track to see up to 3,500.

philadelphia inquirer, sep 24, 2007

philadelphia inquirer - sep 24, 2007