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April 09, 2019 IRVING, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Over the last six years, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a number of highly innovative medical devices that have revolutionized cardiovascular care. These novel devices have provided advanced treatment options, improved quality of life and extended longevity for patients. Unfortunately, reimbursement has often failed to keep up with many of increasingly expensive treatment options. In the report, “The cost of medical device innovation: can we keep pace?”

Bruce Bailey To Receive 2019 AHA Board Of Trustees Award WASHINGTON, DC (March 26, 2019) – The American Hospital Association today announced that Bruce Bailey, president and CEO of Tidelands Health in Georgetown, S.C., will be awarded its 2019 Board of Trustees Award. The award is presented to individuals or groups who have made substantial and noteworthy contributions to the work of the AHA. Bailey will receive the award during a ceremony at the AHA

IRVING, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–In response to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) request for public input on the methodology of the Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating on the Hospital Compare website, Vizient has submitted a detailed proposal for a more clinically grounded approach for the ratings. Vizient’s recommendations are intended to improve the Star Rating’s accuracy and clarity for patients, as well as to create important feedback for providers for performance improvement. Among other

ST. LOUIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Mar 29, 2019–Commerce Bank has been recognized by Forbes as one of the World’s Best Banks for 2019. In addition to receiving this global distinction, Commerce ranked second among all Missouri-based banks on the list and 41 st in the nation. This inaugural compilation of the World’s Best Banks is comprised of 415 banks in 23 countries. Forbes partnered with the market research firm Statista to create the list and surveyed more than

SCHA Solutions is now Solvent Networks, but there’s no change in its core mission of connecting hospitals needing business solutions with vendors who can provide them. A wholly-owned company of the South Carolina Hospital Association (SCHA), Solvent Networks recently unveiled a new strategic plan to increase services for state hospitals and a new brand to reflect anticipated growth and expansion. “Our goal is to be the number-one resource for hospitals looking for solutions to financial,

Advanced Imaging Systems (AIS), a leading document management solutions provider with more than 40 years of healthcare experience, has earned the Solvent Networks seal of approval as an endorsed partner. Using innovative digital technology, AIS offers solutions for organizing and archiving vital records such as patient history, financial records, test results and X-rays in full compliance with strict HIPAA regulations. AIS offers specialized solutions to fit a variety of needs and benefits include efficiency, reduction