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Under sweeping settlement, Cephalon will disclose doctor payments
Crisis of care on the front line of health
Superbug test detects MRSA faster
Seniors in poor areas more likely to die after surgery
September 29, 2008
Doctors learn dollars, cents of healthcare
Michigan doctors back bills to report unfit drivers
Report: Patient harm from problem ’handoffs’ is common
September 26, 2008
Specialty drugs get more expensive
Commentary: Taking Time for Empathy
September 25, 2008
Four doctors receive genius grants
Eli Lilly to disclose payments to doctors
Do resident work restrictions increase handoff errors?
Suit says Medtronic gave doctors perks
Retail users lack personal doctors
States, medical groups oppose abortion rule
September 24, 2008
Survey: Connecticut doctors dissatisfied with practice environment
Frustration over healthcare system erupts in medical journal
September 23, 2008
Chicago area program helps troubled doctors
September 22, 2008
Across Mass., wait to see doctors grows
Shortage of cancer doctors looms
OB-Gyn disciplined for sexual relationship with patient
More parents ponder cancer gene tests for kids
Scarless surgery uses body's own openings
Study finds few pain doctors face criminal prosecutions
September 19, 2008
Hospitals cautious in helping doctors buy EMRs
September 18, 2008
Physician executive group appoints new CEO
ER patients often left confused after visits
The making of a turf war?
What's the best way to pay doctors?
Commentary: Defensive medicine gets offensive
September 17, 2008
Pennsylvania aid for malpractice insurance up in air
BlueCross of Tennessee launches online physician database
September 16, 2008
Inova HealthPlex’s Northern Virginia facility provides ER care, stat
Economists take critical view of health plans
September 15, 2008
Eye on partnership of doctors, heart research group
Pennsylvania program to reward hospitals moving slow
Small patients, big consequences in medical errors
September 12, 2008
Pennsylvania, New Jersey hospitals’ mistakes are going unreported
Healthcare issue, not quite hot, remains strong
Maui Medical to open Kihei clinic
Spiritual beliefs part of healthcare for some
September 11, 2008
Healing the doctor-patient divide
Lawyer says driver’s doctors negligent in fatal Brockton, MA, crash
Medical schools, journals fight industry influence
Study: Medical home plan cut hospital admissions
Pennsylvania governor pushes on health coverage
Study revives a debate on arthritis knee surgery
Patient-centered ’medical home’ models lag in key areas
Retail clinics attracting those without regular doctors
Coverage guarantee can hit young the hardest
September 10, 2008
Retail clinics haven’t cut health costs, study finds
Few hospitals meet colon cancer care standard
Med school diversity may help whites care better for minorities
Fewer U.S. med students choosing primary care
September 9, 2008
Obesity surgery is called cost-effective
Commentary: The pitfalls of linking doctors’ pay to performance
September 8, 2008
Facing veto, Democrats drop plan for vote on child health bill
Beth Israel optimistic about compliance review
Pediatrix buys Louisiana firm
For companies courting surgeons, how far is too far?
CT scans can be better medicine for doctors than for patients
Health chiefs battle to bring back Iraqi doctors
Colon cancer patients not getting follow-up care
September 5, 2008
Deal nearer in Iowa cardiologists’ move
September 4, 2008
California Legislature enacts no major healthcare overhaul but OKs some key changes
Study: Workers to pay more for healthcare
Judge trims time in Medi-Cal 10% fee ruling
Feds investigate artificial-hip maker
Commentary: Chronic disease battle requires better tools
Medtronic product linked to surgery problems
September 3, 2008
Georgia rates poorly in hospital deaths