Physicians
PhysicianLeaders
e-Newsletter
Blogs
Industry Survey
Events
Sponsored
Departments Add News Widget
Physicians' Outlook:
Coca-Cola Partnership Hits a Nerve
 A number of family practice physicians are upset with the American Academy of Family Physicians for partnering with Coca-Cola Co., the world's No.1 soft-drink maker. Read More
Read HealthLeaders Magazine

What is RSS?
Hand-hygiene Rates Improved Through Variety of Reinforcement Styles
Matt Phillion, for HealthLeaders Media, November 6, 2009
Hospital Job Growth Surged in October
John Commins, for HealthLeaders Media, November 6, 2009
New Specialty Certification for Child Abuse Pediatrics
Emily Berry, November 6, 2009
CDC: MRSA USA600 Not Worse Than Other MRSA Strains
Cheryl Clark, for HealthLeaders Media, November 6, 2009
Military base shooting victims flood local hospitals
New York Times, November 6, 2009
Army doctor held in Fort Hood rampage
New York Times, November 6, 2009
More top stories

Commentary: Can Home Be Where the Healthcare Quality Is?
While great interest has been emerging over the concept of the patient-centered medical home in both the healthcare and political communities, it may be time to look at care in the patient's home. +
Janice Simmons, for HealthLeaders Media
November 5, 2009
Commentary: Exclusive Interview: Lessons From Wayne Sensor's Fall at Alegent Health
Wayne Sensor, former CEO of Omaha's Alegent Health, talks about his sudden resignation from the health system after two physician confidence votes went against him. +
Philip Betbeze, for HealthLeaders Media
October 30, 2009
Commentary: Insurers Must Pay Promptly or They'll Pay in Other Ways
If your health insurance company is not paying claims promptly, the state may soon come calling. +
Les Masterson, for HealthLeaders Media
November 4, 2009
What kind of impact do you think the planned 21% Medicare pay cut for physicians would have on patient access?
Few, if any, physicians would stop accepting Medicare payments
Many doctors would stop taking Medicare patients
Most doctors would stop taking Medicare patients
There's no sense talking about this because Congress will find away to not cut physicians' payments

Physicians, Patients, and PHRs
Larry Garber, MD, medical director of informatics at Fallon Clinic in Worcester, MA, talks about implementing a personal health record system. [Sponsored by Emdeon]
Listen
Send to a Friend