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Kansas Medicaid reform plan wins points with state's medical society |
The proposal won't cut physician pay but will set quality goals and establish medical homes.
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| 02/03/2012 08:07 AM |
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CDC deflates public health threat of mysterious skin condition |
Doctors are still urged to keep an open mind when patients voice concerns about having Morgellons.
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| 02/03/2012 08:07 AM |
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Hospital mass layoffs lower in 2011 than at height of recession |
Totals, as measured by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, still are historically high.
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| 02/02/2012 07:59 AM |
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Pharmacists say marketing of Medicare drug plans is misleading |
A community pharmacy association has asked the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to allow disgruntled patients to switch Part D plans midyear.
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| 02/02/2012 07:59 AM |
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Oregon requires concierge physicians to register with insurance department |
Doctors who offer a suite of services for a flat fee must share their business plan, financial history and practice information.
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| 02/01/2012 07:59 AM |
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Average hospice length of stay is falling |
Patients typically die within three weeks of admission. A 2011 rule requires physicians to see residents every 180 days to re-evaluate eligibility.
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| 02/01/2012 07:59 AM |
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Anthem refuses to repay claims |
The Blues plan says it paid a fine to resolve mishandled claims. California regulators say the insurer also must pay doctors and hospitals.
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| 01/31/2012 08:15 AM |
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Telemedicine boosting dermatology care |
A study of nearly 1,500 patients who had teledermatology consultations shows improved clinical outcomes, with better diagnosis and disease management.
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| 01/31/2012 08:15 AM |
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Cyberchondria: the one diagnosis patients miss |
Physicians say patient anxiety is increasing because of medical information read online, with self-diagnoses of diseases like fibromyalgia and lupus.
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| 01/30/2012 07:00 AM |
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Hospital hiring of physicians picks up steam |
Health systems also are looking at how to hold onto their existing doctors as competition for their services heats up.
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| 01/30/2012 07:00 AM |
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CBO: Medicare demos didn't save much money |
A report details the lessons learned from Medicare demonstration projects that tried to reduce costs and improve quality of care.
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| 01/30/2012 07:00 AM |
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States ask Supreme Court to stop Medicaid expansion |
The national health system reform law will require states to broaden coverage to people who earn up to 133% of the federal poverty level.
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| 01/30/2012 07:00 AM |
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Maryland envisions "enterprise zones" to attract physicians |
The concept would use loan repayment, tax credits and other financial incentives to place more primary care clinicians in areas with significant health disparities.
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| 01/30/2012 07:00 AM |
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Cognitive screening test off-limits after copyright dispute |
Developers of the online Sweet 16 exam say doctors can no longer use or share it because of a copyright claim.
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| 01/30/2012 07:00 AM |
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FDA drug warnings often ineffective, study says |
A 20-year review finds that the agency's actions frequently fail to make an impact on prescribing and clinical monitoring.
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| 01/30/2012 07:00 AM |
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Doctor can be sued for emotional distress despite lack of physical negligence |
In the Courts - A column analyzing the impact of recent court decisions on physicians
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| 01/30/2012 07:00 AM |
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Patients as partners in health IT |
By enlisting tools that patients can use, a medical practice can become more efficient -- and increase patient satisfaction
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| 01/30/2012 07:00 AM |
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Patients feel a little more confident they can pay for care |
Many, however, are still unsure about their financial situation, and physician office visits may not return to pre-recession levels anytime soon.
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| 01/30/2012 07:00 AM |
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AMA offers online CME to help with health IT |
The Web-based tutorials will educate physicians about analyzing workflow in their offices before they buy any systems.
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| 01/30/2012 07:00 AM |
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Successful cloud-based EMR should include data rights in vendor's contract |
Technically Speaking - A practical look at information technology issues and usage
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| 01/30/2012 07:00 AM |
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Physicians subject to increasing scrutiny |
Connected coverage -- selected articles on trends, challenges and controversies in the changing world of medicine.
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| 01/30/2012 07:00 AM |
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National Alzheimer's proposal outlines strategy to improve diagnosis and treatment |
Health professionals agree that action is needed, but some wonder if the draft goes far enough.
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| 01/30/2012 07:00 AM |
