Tuesday, November 26, 2013

Post-ICU Syndrome: Hospitals Do More to Help Patients Recover from Intensive Care - WSJ.com

Post-ICU Syndrome: Hospitals Do More to Help Patients Recover from Intensive Care - WSJ.com
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Rick Scott’s Medicaid push stalled in Florida - Jason Millman - POLITICO.com

Rick Scott’s Medicaid push stalled in Florida - Jason Millman - POLITICO.com
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James Thomas 'Tom' Cooper, 78; Founded Doctor of the Day... | www.ajc.com

James Thomas 'Tom' Cooper, 78; Founded Doctor of the Day... | www.ajc.com
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Might Stomach Artery Treatment Be Future Weight-Loss Tool?

Might Stomach Artery Treatment Be Future Weight-Loss Tool?
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Monday, November 25, 2013

Cuts, closures face top hospitals in states that didn't expand Medicaid - FierceHealthcare

Cuts, closures face top hospitals in states that didn't expand Medicaid - FierceHealthcare
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‘Narrow Networks’ Trigger Push-Back From State Officials - Kaiser Health News

‘Narrow Networks’ Trigger Push-Back From State Officials - Kaiser Health News
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Hearing focuses on health care in rural Georgia | www.ajc.com

Hearing focuses on health care in rural Georgia | www.ajc.com
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More patients rely on price transparency for care decisions - FierceHealthcare

More patients rely on price transparency for care decisions - FierceHealthcare
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Georgia needs PAs, and more are on the way

Georgia needs PAs, and more are on the way
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Insurers Cut Doctors' Fees in New Health-Care Plans - WSJ.com

Insurers Cut Doctors' Fees in New Health-Care Plans - WSJ.com
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Obamacare Deadline For Jan. 1 Coverage Extended One Week – Capsules - The KHN Blog

Obamacare Deadline For Jan. 1 Coverage Extended One Week – Capsules - The KHN Blog
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Thursday, November 21, 2013

Gainesville to host health care committee hearing

Gainesville to host health care committee hearing
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Survey: Employer health insurance expected to rise 5.8 percent in 2014 - Atlanta Business Chronicle

Survey: Employer health insurance expected to rise 5.8 percent in 2014 - Atlanta Business Chronicle
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How Obamacare has fared in each state

How Obamacare has fared in each state
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Insurers restricting choice of doctors and hospitals to keep costs down - The Washington Post

Insurers restricting choice of doctors and hospitals to keep costs down - The Washington Post
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President’s Cancellation 'Fix' Likely To Affect A Limited Number Of Consumers - Kaiser Health News

President’s Cancellation 'Fix' Likely To Affect A Limited Number Of Consumers - Kaiser Health News
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Wednesday, November 20, 2013

ACS Responds to Congressional SGR Proposal

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Update: Philippines | American College of Surgeons

Update: Philippines | American College of Surgeons
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AMA to Congress: Repeal SGR - FierceHealthcare

AMA to Congress: Repeal SGR - FierceHealthcare
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Record number say government should stay out of healthcare - FierceHealthcare

Record number say government should stay out of healthcare - FierceHealthcare
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Survey: Docs don’t like Obamacare - Atlanta Business Chronicle

Survey: Docs don’t like Obamacare - Atlanta Business Chronicle
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In Stance on Renewal of Old Health Policies, States Run the Gamut - NYTimes.com

In Stance on Renewal of Old Health Policies, States Run the Gamut - NYTimes.com
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Tuesday, November 19, 2013

Medical providers urged legislators to expand Medicaid | savannahnow.com

Medical providers urged legislators to expand Medicaid | savannahnow.com
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State update will revise hospital Medicaid payments | Georgia Health News

State update will revise hospital Medicaid payments | Georgia Health News
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Mayo Clinic may ramp up presence in Georgia | Georgia Health News

Mayo Clinic may ramp up presence in Georgia | Georgia Health News
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Safety-Net Hospitals Lose More Under Medicare’s Quality-Based Payments, Analysis Finds – Capsules - The KHN Blog

Safety-Net Hospitals Lose More Under Medicare’s Quality-Based Payments, Analysis Finds – Capsules - The KHN Blog
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Doctors Complain They Will Be Paid Less By Exchange Plans - Kaiser Health News

Doctors Complain They Will Be Paid Less By Exchange Plans - Kaiser Health News
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Monday, November 18, 2013

New scale links patient satisfaction to clinical staff relationships - FierceHealthcare

New scale links patient satisfaction to clinical staff relationships - FierceHealthcare
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Weight-Loss Surgery May Delay Aging

Weight-Loss Surgery May Delay Aging
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Obama health care woes become credibility fight - Yahoo Finance

Obama health care woes become credibility fight - Yahoo Finance
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Nurses on leading edge of public health strategies | www.ajc.com

Nurses on leading edge of public health strategies | www.ajc.com
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Sunday, November 17, 2013

More losers than winners in Medicare's Value-Based Purchasing Program - FierceHealthcare

More losers than winners in Medicare's Value-Based Purchasing Program - FierceHealthcare
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Congressmen React To GOP-Backed ACA Change | WABE 90.1 FM

Congressmen React To GOP-Backed ACA Change | WABE 90.1 FM
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Insurers try to figure out next moves | Georgia Health News

Insurers try to figure out next moves | Georgia Health News
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Insurance lobby: ACA fix no panacea - POLITICO.com

Insurance lobby: ACA fix no panacea - POLITICO.com
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Efficiency push comes at a price for hospitals | www.ajc.com

Efficiency push comes at a price for hospitals | www.ajc.com
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Friday, November 15, 2013

Jury awards Alabama couple $6.7 million in malpractice suit | Local News | Columbus Ledger Enquirer

Jury awards Alabama couple $6.7 million in malpractice suit | Local News | Columbus Ledger Enquirer
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Additional hospitals to get funds for MD residencies | Online Athens

Additional hospitals to get funds for MD residencies | Online Athens
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Obama’s patch for ACA much like Georgia’s | Georgia Health News

Obama’s patch for ACA much like Georgia’s | Georgia Health News
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Obama announces change to address health insurance cancellations - The Washington Post

Obama announces change to address health insurance cancellations - The Washington Post
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Which Hospitals Score Best On Medicare’s Quality Measures? – Capsules - The KHN Blog

Which Hospitals Score Best On Medicare’s Quality Measures? – Capsules - The KHN Blog
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Nearly 1,500 Hospitals Penalized Under Medicare Program Rating Quality - Kaiser Health News

Nearly 1,500 Hospitals Penalized Under Medicare Program Rating Quality - Kaiser Health News
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Lack of younger enrollees threatens exchanges | www.ajc.com

Lack of younger enrollees threatens exchanges | www.ajc.com
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Thursday, November 14, 2013

New study examines safety and efficacy of drug coated baloon angioplasty for treatment of femoropopliteal artery disease - Medical News Today

New study examines safety and efficacy of drug coated baloon angioplasty for treatment of femoropopliteal artery disease - Medical News Today
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Breast cancer radiotherapy during surgery could ease treatment - Medical News Today

Breast cancer radiotherapy during surgery could ease treatment - Medical News Today
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Post-Surgery Pain Tied to Temporary Memory Decline in Mice

Post-Surgery Pain Tied to Temporary Memory Decline in Mice
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U.S. lags behind in health outcomes despite rising spending, costs - FierceHealthcare

U.S. lags behind in health outcomes despite rising spending, costs - FierceHealthcare
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Sign-up figures tell disappointing tale | Georgia Health News

Sign-up figures tell disappointing tale | Georgia Health News
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Wednesday, November 13, 2013

Update: Philippines | American College of Surgeons

Update: Philippines | American College of Surgeons
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Soaring Prices, Not Demand, Behind Massive Hike in U.S. Health Spending

Soaring Prices, Not Demand, Behind Massive Hike in U.S. Health Spending
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How technology can transform health care | Georgia Health News

How technology can transform health care | Georgia Health News
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Medicaid Chief Thanks State Leaders, Even As They Skip Expansion Option – Capsules - The KHN Blog

Medicaid Chief Thanks State Leaders, Even As They Skip Expansion Option – Capsules - The KHN Blog
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Medicaid is health overhaul's early success story | www.ajc.com

Medicaid is health overhaul's early success story | www.ajc.com
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Tuesday, November 12, 2013

What do med students learn in the ER? Valuable lessons indeed | Georgia Health News

What do med students learn in the ER? Valuable lessons indeed | Georgia Health News
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Silent treatment: Why docs don't snitch when colleagues make mistakes - FierceHealthcare

Silent treatment: Why docs don't snitch when colleagues make mistakes - FierceHealthcare
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The Marietta Daily Journal - WellStar tops

The Marietta Daily Journal - WellStar tops
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Losing a hospital can be the ultimate hazard | Georgia Health News

Losing a hospital can be the ultimate hazard | Georgia Health News
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Cuts in Hospital Subsidies Threaten Safety-Net Care - NYTimes.com

Cuts in Hospital Subsidies Threaten Safety-Net Care - NYTimes.com
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Sunday, November 10, 2013

American College of Surgeons and Surgical Organizations Release Physicians as Assistants at Surgery

American College of Surgeons and Surgical Organizations Release Physicians as Assistants at Surgery
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ACS NewsScope November 8, 2013 | American College of Surgeons

ACS NewsScope November 8, 2013 | American College of Surgeons
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Poll: Americans support greater access to NP care - FierceHealthcare

Poll: Americans support greater access to NP care - FierceHealthcare
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Doctors who share information could improve patients' satisfaction - FierceHealthcare

Doctors who share information could improve patients' satisfaction - FierceHealthcare
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MedPac: Next 3-year cycle of ACOs should involve more risk - FierceHealthcare

MedPac: Next 3-year cycle of ACOs should involve more risk - FierceHealthcare
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White House pushes Florida, Louisiana on Medicaid - POLITICO.com

White House pushes Florida, Louisiana on Medicaid - POLITICO.com
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Friday, November 8, 2013

State affirms benefit contracts; court fight likely | Georgia Health News

State affirms benefit contracts; court fight likely | Georgia Health News
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Potential new treatment for colorectal cancer - Medical News Today

Potential new treatment for colorectal cancer - Medical News Today
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4 genetic variants linked to esophageal cancer and Barrett's esophagus identified - Medical News Today

4 genetic variants linked to esophageal cancer and Barrett's esophagus identified - Medical News Today
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Hospital groups to lawmakers: Halt Medicare and Medicaid cuts - FierceHealthcare

Hospital groups to lawmakers: Halt Medicare and Medicaid cuts - FierceHealthcare
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Thursday, November 7, 2013

Bypass surgery changes how the brain responds to food | Bariatric News

Bypass surgery changes how the brain responds to food | Bariatric News
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Weighing in: Three years post-op bariatric surgery patients see big benefits, Pitt study says - Medical News Today

Weighing in: Three years post-op bariatric surgery patients see big benefits, Pitt study says - Medical News Today
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Hospital Stay May Improve When Doctor Takes Time to Connect

Hospital Stay May Improve When Doctor Takes Time to Connect
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Changes implemented to Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital emergency department | Albany Herald

Changes implemented to Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital emergency department | Albany Herald
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State Leaders Continue to Oppose Medicaid Expansion in Georgia | WABE 90.1 FM

State Leaders Continue to Oppose Medicaid Expansion in Georgia | WABE 90.1 FM
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Medicaid Enrollment Tops Private Insurance Sign-Up in Expansion States

Medicaid Enrollment Tops Private Insurance Sign-Up in Expansion States
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Johnny Isakson presses Kathleen Sebelius on background checks... | Political Insider | www.ajc.com

Johnny Isakson presses Kathleen Sebelius on background checks... | Political Insider | www.ajc.com
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Wednesday, November 6, 2013

Tired Surgeons May Not Be Error-Prone

Tired Surgeons May Not Be Error-Prone
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South Georgia health systems look beyond state | Georgia Health News

South Georgia health systems look beyond state | Georgia Health News
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654,000 eligible for subsidies on exchange | Georgia Health News

654,000 eligible for subsidies on exchange | Georgia Health News
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Hospital chain Sutter Health settles suit over anesthesia billing - latimes.com

Hospital chain Sutter Health settles suit over anesthesia billing - latimes.com
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Doctor demand will grow by up to a third by 2025 - study | Reuters

Doctor demand will grow by up to a third by 2025 - study | Reuters
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Obama to Campaign to Ensure Health Law’s Success - NYTimes.com

Obama to Campaign to Ensure Health Law’s Success - NYTimes.com
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Tuesday, November 5, 2013

Esophageal and gastric cancer a greater risk in later life for overweight adolescents - Medical News Today

Esophageal and gastric cancer a greater risk in later life for overweight adolescents - Medical News Today
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Obesity linked to breast cancer cell growth and tumor size - Medical News Today

Obesity linked to breast cancer cell growth and tumor size - Medical News Today
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Weight-Loss Surgery Safe for Very Obese Teens, Study Says

Weight-Loss Surgery Safe for Very Obese Teens, Study Says
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Study: OR simulations improve teamwork - FierceHealthcare

Study: OR simulations improve teamwork - FierceHealthcare
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Study Points To “Imbalance” In Spending On Doctor Training – Capsules - The KHN Blog

Study Points To “Imbalance” In Spending On Doctor Training – Capsules - The KHN Blog
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Monday, November 4, 2013

N.Y. Hospital Group Turns The Tables On Hospital Graders – Capsules - The KHN Blog

N.Y. Hospital Group Turns The Tables On Hospital Graders – Capsules - The KHN Blog
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ACS NewsScope November 1, 2013 | American College of Surgeons

ACS NewsScope November 1, 2013 | American College of Surgeons
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Hospital Costs From Gun Injuries Topped $16B Over 9 Years

Hospital Costs From Gun Injuries Topped $16B Over 9 Years
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Medical Association launches patient-safety initiative | Online Athens

Medical Association launches patient-safety initiative | Online Athens
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As Robot-Assisted Surgery Expands, Are Patients And Providers Getting Enough Information? - Kaiser Health News

As Robot-Assisted Surgery Expands, Are Patients And Providers Getting Enough Information? - Kaiser Health News
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Doctors Treat New Condition: Questions About Health Law - Kaiser Health News

Doctors Treat New Condition: Questions About Health Law - Kaiser Health News
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