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How the Election Could Impact Physicians
 When McCain and Obama talk about their respective plans for healthcare reform, they focus almost exclusively on how patients will be affected. But what about physicians and other providers? Read More
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Infection control guidelines issued
New York Times, October 9, 2008
Florida disciplines five doctors for their medical mistakes
Orlando Sentinel, October 9, 2008
In 'sweetie' and 'dear,' a hurt for the elderly
New York Times, October 9, 2008
Editorial: We need docs, not blocks
Boston Globe, October 9, 2008
Editorial: No pay for harm
New York Times, October 9, 2008
Doctor says revenue woes led to firing
Danville News, October 9, 2008
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Commentary: Disagreement About Overloaded Physicians
A Massachusetts Medical Society report suggests a number of physician specialties are operating under severe labor market conditions, but health plans think differently. +
Les Masterson, for HealthLeaders Media
October 8, 2008
Commentary: E-Referrals: Health 2.0's Next Big Thing?
A process that could streamline referrals, lighten the load on the ER, and save millions of dollars? While it may sound too good to be true, a new report outlines the benefits of modernizing referrals. +
Kathryn Mackenzie, for HealthLeaders Media
October 7, 2008
Contributed Feature: Will Primary Care Be Re-Empowered by an Ailing Economy?
Contributors Richard Reece, MD, and Brian Klepper, PhD, offer examples of how businesses, rather than government agencies, are leading the way in healthcare reform. The current financial crisis, they argue, might push reform forward even faster, but only after causing further damage to healthcare markets. +
Richard Reece, MD, and Brian Klepper, PhD, for HealthLeaders Media
September 25, 2008
Given the recent financial problems, what do you predict for healthcare legislation?
Reforms will happen within the next president's first term.
The industry cannot expect any reforms to come from Washington in the near term.
The feds will approve minor reforms, but they won't effectively tackle the issues of cost and the uninsured.

Doc the Vote
Jonathan Oberlander, PhD, associate professor of health policy and politics at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, discusses the healthcare reform proposals offered by Senators McCain and Obama.
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