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As physicians' jobs change, so do their politics
'MASH' treats patients outside tornado-damaged Joplin hospital
Violent crime takes a toll on ER doctors
MA extension center enrolls 2,500 providers to deploy EHRs
An ’X Prize’ for mobile diagnostics
Surgeon killed in murder-suicide at Florida Hospital
Opinion: Why med school should be free
HIPAA Violator Sentenced to Prison
HHS Undertakes Massive Review of Rules, Regulations
CA Court Upholds $4.7M Judgment for Surgeon Against Cedars Sinai
Fear of Lawsuits Drives Costs in ED, Says ACEP
May 27, 2011
Emory University Hospital: Nearly 800 exposed to TB
Joplin tornado injuries put strain on health system
Medicare: the new ’third rail’ of American politics?
Johns Hopkins gets $10M to open patient safety institute
Pentagon to consolidate military health records
Advanced HIT needed for ACO initiatives
Are NPs the solution to primary care doc shortage?
Wrong body part, wrong patient surgeries continue despite safeguards
Robo-simulator trains shaky new surgeons
PRMC Joins Johns Hopkins Clinical Research Network
VT Governor Signs Single-Payer Bill
CMS Paid Medicare Drug Costs for Deceased Patients, Audit Reveals
MU Payments Yield $75M Payday for EHR Participants
May 26, 2011
Senate Republicans stand by plan to overhaul Medicare
TN bill pushes interstate health insurance
Mercy CEO: We will rebuild in Joplin
In malpractice case, CT jury awards record $58.6M
FDA rapped for unpredictability on 510(K) approval process
Opinion: IT is not the doctor's real enemy
First bone marrow transplant clinic to open in PR
Some MA hospitals were paid more
VT health plan advances
Patient Safety Checklists Now Law in NV
Johns Hopkins, Walgreens Partner on Improving Health Outcomes
MGMA: 56% of First-Year Physicians Get Signing Bonuses
May 25, 2011
Biden aims for $1T in cuts, opens Medicare cost for debate
Joplin hospital copes with tornado’s aftermath
Medical home visits grow
More employers offering on-the-job healthcare
Spine product from Medtronic linked to male sterility in study
More and more docs turn to iPads
Stress testing metal detectors and other devices
Senate panel hits Sanofi payments
Healthcare Workers Delaying Retirement
Medicare Fund Gets an Independent Actuarial Review
NY Mulls Physician 'Dress Code Council' Bill
Senators Urge White House to Withdraw ACO Proposal
May 24, 2011
Inside MO hospital, mix of chaos and bravery
HIT boosts bottom line for hospitals
Airlines rely on traveling docs to answer emergency calls
Retirements boost ID hospital CEO compensation
FDA approves hepatitis C drug
WA public hospital execs make big bucks
Lap-Band maker targets teenagers
Lower Risk of Death Linked to Optimism in Heart Patients
NPA Names 'Top 5' Cost Drivers in Primary Care
May 23, 2011
KS Tornado devastates Joplin’s St. John’s Medical Center
Republicans suggest deal possible on healthcare
Metal artificial hips may need a hip check
When median doesn’t mean what it seems
CT hospitals confused, upset about tax
Malpractice lawsuits in PA continue to decline
Heart-valve rings slip through FDA loophole
’Jeopardy!’-winning computer delving into medicine
CT hospital margins improve, but relief likely temporary
A doctor’s push for single-payer healthcare for all finds traction in VT
Quest Settles $241M Whistleblower Case
ONC Announces Exams for HIT Pros
Senator Urges FTC to Examine Drug Shortages
May 20, 2011
Public hospital CEO got severance 3 years before he retired
Few docs, hospitals exchanging patient data
Cook County tries new tack to shut Oak Forest Hospital
Bloomberg’s prescription for NYC’s uninsured
Electrical stimulation in spine helps paraplegic man stand
First physicians in the nation get MU check
Former VI hospital CEO’s housing allowance questioned in court
CMS Plans ACO Learning Sessions
Healthcare Costs Continue to Climb, but Rate Slows
5% of Hospital Costs Attributed to Maternal Care
May 19, 2011
Naturopathic docs seek recognition in NY
CHS Discloses Federal Subpoenas
Prospective buyer for Landmark Med Ctr. withdraws
6 MN doctors cited for improper care
Up to 1 in 4 Patients Skip Oral Cancer Drugs on Costs
FL auditor finds mother of Health Care District employee got contract
CDC advises on zombie apocalypse...and other emergencies
May 18, 2011
HealthSouth to Sell 6 Hospitals to LifeCare for $120M
Fewer ERs available as need rises
Patients’ Right to Know Act passes IL Assembly
FL pushing new fees for most Medicaid recipients
WakeMed’s bid for Rex pits money, care
HCA to offer business services to other hospitals
Blumenthal: Building national health network could take decades
In EHR adoption, practice size matters
ICU telemedicine intervention decreased mortality, hospital LOS
96 minutes without a heartbeat
ACO Concerns Elicit Enticements from CMS' Berwick
Aurora Health Balks at ACOs
May 17, 2011
Jackson Health System hires tough labor negotiators
Some ob-gyns in South Florida turn away overweight women
Computers help patients make decisions about end-of-life care
Only 13 RHIOs Meet Meaningful Use Criteria
Everett, WA hospital tower a $460M gamble for Providence
May 16, 2011
Gingrich slams Ryan’s plan to overhaul Medicare
Nursing homes seek exemptions from health law
Partners’ second-quarter income soars
Twin City hospital profits healthy, survey says
Cardiologists accuse TX hospital of discrimination
SC Medicaid cuts may lead to hospital layoffs
Ailing CT hospital in play
IPPS Proposed Changes Clarify Three-Day Rule
How to Manage Patient Flow
Medicare Trustees Deliver Grim Outlook
May 13, 2011
UCLA hospital system CEO's Rx for success: Put patients first
Romney says he stands by MA healthcare law
In VT, healthcare for all nears reality
E-Prescribing increases 71%
CEO of Hopkins Medicine to retire
HHS Seeks Comments on Dual-Eligibles
AMGA Raises Red Flag on 'Burdensome' ACO Rules
Malpractice Bill Ready for Full House
May 12, 2011
WakeMed Makes $750M Bid for Rex Healthcare
Tenet, CHS have work to do after takeover battle
Farzad: No CIO should have to choose between ACO, MU
Survey: Hospital CIOs to increase IT spending in 2011
Smartphone app enables accurate stroke diagnosis
If healthcare is a right, does that make doctors slaves?
Bedbugs carry drug-resistant MRSA bacteria
In the war on infections, add sugar
May 11, 2011
Healthcare law gets friendly reception from appeals court
Romney to offer health proposal
Shareholder files suit against CHS
NJ docs who illegally dump medical waste could face suspension
How resolved malpractice claims might reduce ER misdiagnoses
MN Health Clinic Fires 32 for HIPAA Violations
ACO Hurdles, Risks, Could Dampen Provider Enthusiasm
MedCath Moves Toward Dissolution
May 10, 2011
Healthcare law showdowns loom in appeals courts
Hospitals overhaul ERs to reduce mistakes
Many kids with head injuries may not need CT scans
Medicare patients getting too-frequent colonoscopies
HMA deal could alter healthcare in Knoxville
2010 better than expected for Grady Hospital
CMS answers more provider questions on MU
Hospitals on alert for X-ray thieves
3-D printers may someday create replacement human organs
ACOs Shine Spotlight on Physician Employment
May 9, 2011
Healthcare Equipment Acquisition in an Improving Economy
Opinion: A Dutch model for Medicare
E-Prescribing not meeting expectations
Hospital chain misdiagnosed infections, probe says
FL bill could muzzle doctors on gun safety
FL Surgeon, Lee Memorial Health System in legal dispute
VT seeks health insurance for most residents
75% of physicians use iPad or iPhone, survey shows
Conviction in $9.1 Million Medicare Fraud Scheme
Hospitals Add 10K Jobs in April
May 6, 2011
Financial ties bind medical societies to drug, device makers
Opinion: Diagnosis as disease
MA nurses, Tufts reach accord
Nashville General Hospital manages with smaller subsidy
U. Miami doctors get protection from lawsuits
ONC, HIMSS to help grads find IT work
HMA, Shands, UF Announce Cardiac/Stroke Care Alliance
Headache Drives 3 Million ED Visits Annually
May 5, 2011
NQF Founder: Quality Measure Science Still 'Immature'
U.S. rules require clearance for long hospice stays
Big savings expected from emerging generic drugs
High-profile doctor suspended by MD panel
Audit finds long waits for breast exams
MA nurses, hospital reach accord
Health reform compromise passes VT Senate
Laser back surgery clinics reap profits, complaints
How rich healthcare mandates could bust the budget
Guilty Pleas Entered in $200M Medicare Fraud Case
ACO Options to be Explored by Two Texas Health Systems
May 4, 2011
House votes to cut funds for key part of health law
More safety lapses at VA hospitals, feds report
$76B in Pediatric Healthcare Costs Linked to Environmental Factors
Healthcare Online Job Postings Drop in April
May 3, 2011
Drug shortages imperil patient care
Big changes pushed in how Jackson Health is governed
CA Assembly may review hospital CEO’s $4M retirement package
MD docs push for control of patients’ access to care
TX Children's hospitals face brunt of Medicaid cuts
Large Patient Information Breach List Climbs to 265
Hospital Labor Costs Inch Up in Q1
HMA in Talks to Buy CHP Tennessee Hospitals
May 2, 2011
Putting Patient-Centered Care Into Perspective
AL hospital copes in tornado's aftermath
ACO rules limit patient telehealth options
HRSA launches $12M rural health IT program
Can Jackson's new CEO avoid the mistakes of the outgoing chief?
Big money doctor fight ties up budget talks
Woman awakens after surgery speaking with British accent
3 Myths About Safe Injection Practices
Health Plan, Provider Partnerships May Trump ACOs
CHS Opens Another Defense of Medicare Admissions