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University of Louisville doctors' building aims for private patients
Aetna inks deal with Orlando Health physicians
Doctors' offices work to keep patients during economic downturn
October 30, 2008
Doctors' movement to digital records begins, albeit slowly
Physicians give PQRI poor ratings
Commentary: Pennsylvania is driving its doctors away
Elective surgery is one thing, elective politics another
Medical grind hurts healing art
Insurers entice doctors to prescribe generic drugs
U.S. hospitals lag in patient satisfaction
October 29, 2008
McCain's proposal for high-risk coverage is similar to a program in Minnesota
Medicare battle looms as costs keep climbing
Vaccination available at hospital's drive-through
Researchers: Cost of diabetes care on rise
October 28, 2008
Massachusetts insurer wants to write off prescription pads
October 27, 2008
Virginia providers brace for cuts in services for poor, elderly
Hospitals ease ER crowding with ward beds in halls
McCain health plan calls for shopping around
Chicago doctor stands by ventures
October 24, 2008
OhioHealth back in Medicaid network
Questionable 'balance billing' practices outlawed
Commentary: How to take American healthcare from worst to first
Stories in the service of making a better doctor
Computer heart model recalls da Vinci's sketches
Half of doctors routinely prescribe placebos
October 23, 2008
Doctors and insurers blame each other for administrative headaches
Louisiana governor: Healthcare should be left to patients, doctors
Physicians groups from San Antonio and India to share ideas
Another drug maker to report payments to doctors
McCain and Obama agree: Medicare needs new system for doctor pay
Bailout seen hitting Obama, McCain health plans
October 22, 2008
On candidates' health plans, the numbers fly
One big antibiotic dose fights MRSA, study says
Uninsured not main reason for ER crowding
October 21, 2008
Live From MGMA: Healthcare Reform, MGMA Style
Live From MGMA: Leadership Complications
Live From MGMA: Surviving and Thriving
An eroding model for health insurance
University of Minnesota Medical School: Ban all gifts to doctors
In-store health clinics' popularity grows in Pittsburgh market
Competition, patient demand are fueling growth in after-hours clinics
Pediatrix Medical Group acquires Akron Neonatology
How doctors can avoid perilous patient 'hand offs'
Minorities more likely to die in ER
October 20, 2008
Massachusetts tweaks health insurance rules
The next American crisis is healthcare
Prescription for change
A plan to improve healthcare and limit costs
Obama attacks McCain on healthcare and Medicare, in some ways inaccurately
Strong growth in Medicaid anticipated
Doctors often overestimate patients' health literacy
Study urges low-tech solutions for medical errors
October 17, 2008
Ties between doctors and stent makers queried
Lives put at risk by poor hospital discharge procedures, UK doctors say
October 16, 2008
Anthem uses Indiana nonprofit's data to inform, crosscheck care
Death rate 70% lower at top U.S. hospitals
Idaho debates the doctor shortage
The scan that didn't scan
Dangerous skin infections hit home
New study finds ICD-10 mandate hardship for healthcare providers
As budgets tighten, more people decide medical care can wait
October 15, 2008
Hospitals protest new California rules on patient billing
Growing health-reform challenge for next president
More GP surgeries in England open evenings and weekends, says government
WellPoint, X Prize launch $10 million healthcare contest
Customer satisfaction ratings raise stakes for hospitals
Cancer screenings for Medicaid patients miss targets
October 14, 2008
Lack of compensation can tempt doctors to tailor their care to a patient's coverage
Family doctors in England agree new pay deal
Cincinnati health clinics seeing more uninsured
October 13, 2008
The financial crisis and healthcare
Study: Doctors lack empathy
October 9, 2008
Infection control guidelines issued
Florida disciplines five doctors for their medical mistakes
In 'sweetie' and 'dear,' a hurt for the elderly
Editorial: We need docs, not blocks
Editorial: No pay for harm
Doctor says revenue woes led to firing
America's troubles lead to more doctor visits
Female medical students less confident
Report: Both candidates increase health coverage
October 8, 2008
Tennessee program makes sure ER is for emergencies
Without reform, a healthcare bailout may be needed, Cerner CEO warns
Doctors know little about consumer-directed health plans
October 7, 2008
Doctors more likely to tell patients about obvious errors
Business cool toward McCain’s health coverage plan
October 6, 2008
Emory University psychiatrist accused of conflict of interest
In some cultures, cancer stirs shame
October 3, 2008
National scorecard ranks palliative care across country
October 2, 2008
Wake County, NC, medical group sold
Vermont plan pushes electronic health records
No doctor for old men
Kaiser’s roving dermatologists alleviate physician shortage
Doctor, heal thy attitude
Doctor diagnoses problems with extensive executive physicals
’Superbugs’ that strike the sickest patients
Program seeks to reduce ICU infections
Report: Obama’s health plan may help more uninsured
October 1, 2008
Medicare won’t pay for medical errors
Towns need doctors, and the doctors need visas