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Marcia Newton of Corcoran reads with her sons Maxx, left, and Ty, on Thursday, May 17, 2012.

The board of directors at the Minneapolis-based Fairview health system has decided not to renew the contract of current chief executive officer Mark Eustis.

Shareholders of Accretive Health, Inc. are reminded of the securities class action against Accretive and certain of its officers.

Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson announces a lawsuit against Accretive Health in Jan., saying the company failed to protect the confidentiality of health care records for thousands of Minnesota residents.

Hospital debt collector Accretive Health has tapped former Utah Governor Mike Leavitt to aid in developing standards for how health providers interact with patients in billing matters.

Accretive Health, a debt-collection company under fire for allegedly hounding hospital patients over unpaid bills, has hired former President George W. Bush's top health official as part of a campaign to restore its battered reputation.

The Chicago-based company that was subject of a scathing report in April from Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson is convening national policy leaders to set standards for how hospitals should inform patients about the money they owe for health care.

Marvell Technology Group Ltd. : FBR Capitals thinks Marvell Technology's Q1 sales tracked in the upper half of guidance and that earnings could top the consensus estimate of 20c by one or two cents.

Sharps Compliance is Among the Companies in the Health Care Services Industry With the Highest Forward P/E Ratio May 15, 2012 News Watch via COMTEX) -- Below are the three companies in the Health Care Services industry with the highest forward price to earnings ratios.

The cost of top-grade leaner beef trimmings has surged to historic highs, while the price for trimmings that contain the raw material used to produce what has been dubbed "pink slime" has plummeted.

The federal agency that runs the Medicare health insurance program is investigating concerns related to billing and collection practices at the University of Minnesota Medical Center Fairview, a hospital spokesman confirmed on Friday, May 11.

Accretive Health CEO Mary Tolan has pledged to fully respond to questions that Sen.

A union group is calling for changes to the board of directors at the Fairview health system following a scathing report last month from Attorney General Lori Swanson about alleged bill collection tactics.

Accretive Health, Inc. : Sees FY12 revenue $960M-$992M, consensus $1.01B. Sees PCARR at year end will be in the range of $960M-$1.005B. Sees FY12 adjusted EBITDA $80M-$95M. The shares closed at $10.54, up $1.69, or 19.1%. They have traded in a 52-week range of $7.75 to $32.82. MetroPCS Communications Inc : Deutsche Telekom is discussing a merger of ... (more)

An Emanuel spokesman said Tuesday that the city has yet to turn over any of the money pledged under the agreement to Accretive Health.

Does Minnesota have too many farmers' markets? Pioneer Press : "At six farmers' markets each week, Jessica Gilbertson stands behind her white cooler poised to sell meat and eggs.

The Chicago-based company, which provides medical billing, insurance verification and other services to healthcare providers, also slashed its full-year outlook.

David Callaway says global economic instability could pose a substantive challenge to the coming stock debut.

Under the guise of consumer rights, are local and federal officials seeking to strangle profitable companies through any means available and get them out of the way? As usual, it is not the outward appearance of things, but the fundamental processes at work that invite earnest scrutiny.

Smart uses for your tax refund Getting a "free money" check in the mail from Uncle Sam is a college kid's dream.