Thursday, July 28, 2011

LegalNewsline | Governors of Texas, South Carolina sign tort reform into law

LegalNewsline | Governors of Texas, South Carolina sign tort reform into law

Social media to drive disaster preparedness - FierceHealthcare

Social media to drive disaster preparedness - FierceHealthcare

New Grady CEO has solved big issues  | ajc.com

New Grady CEO has solved big issues | ajc.com

Health care legislation will take millions off tax rolls  | ajc.com

Health care legislation will take millions off tax rolls | ajc.com

Medicaid explained: How a 'blended rate' would work

Medicaid explained: How a 'blended rate' would work

Madison eyes program to track ambulances || OnlineAthens.com

Madison eyes program to track ambulances || OnlineAthens.com

Phoebe will get Dorminy lease Aug. 1

Phoebe will get Dorminy lease Aug. 1

Wednesday, July 27, 2011

Vitamin D Relieves Joint, Muscle Pain For Breast Cancer Patients

Vitamin D Relieves Joint, Muscle Pain For Breast Cancer Patients

Removing Sentinel Lymph Nodes With Breast Cancer Cells Does Not Improve Survival Outcomes

Removing Sentinel Lymph Nodes With Breast Cancer Cells Does Not Improve Survival Outcomes

Suit Says DaVita, Seeking to Profit, Wasted Medicine for Dialysis - NYTimes.com

Suit Says DaVita, Seeking to Profit, Wasted Medicine for Dialysis - NYTimes.com

Hospital association sues over confiscated Medicaid funds - FierceHealthFinance - Health Finance, Healthcare Finance

Hospital association sues over confiscated Medicaid funds - FierceHealthFinance - Health Finance, Healthcare Finance

Graves, Broun stand firm against debt vote; Georgia colleagues more cautious  | ajc.com

Graves, Broun stand firm against debt vote; Georgia colleagues more cautious | ajc.com

The Marietta Daily Journal - Cobb Rep Bobby Franklin found dead in home

The Marietta Daily Journal - Cobb Rep Bobby Franklin found dead in home

Costs called biggest health care challenge | timesfreepress.com

Costs called biggest health care challenge | timesfreepress.com

Brain Glucose Sensing And Obesity

Brain Glucose Sensing And Obesity

Providers, private payers inexperienced in ACO risk sharing - FiercePracticeManagement

Providers, private payers inexperienced in ACO risk sharing - FiercePracticeManagement

Preparing for 5010: Four key claims data changes - FiercePracticeManagement

Preparing for 5010: Four key claims data changes - FiercePracticeManagement

Tax-exempt hospitals under IRS's watchful eye - FierceHealthFinance - Health Finance, Healthcare Finance

Tax-exempt hospitals under IRS's watchful eye - FierceHealthFinance - Health Finance, Healthcare Finance

Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Register online for the 2011 GSACS Meeting - 11.5 Category 1 CME Credits

Surgeons and Exhibitors  Register online for the 

2011 Georgia Society of the American College of Surgeons Annual Meeting August 27-28, 2011 using the link below. 


 http://knowledgeconnex.com/GSACSAnnualMeeting.htm

The 2011 GSACS Meeting will be held at the beautiful Grand Hyatt in Atlanta in the heart of Buckhead and attendees enjoy a greatly reduced room rate of $139 per night. Reservation must be made by August 6 to take advantage of the GSACS rate.


Make reservations online at 

https://resweb.passkey.com/go/GASOCIETY


or call 404.237.1234.

The American College of Surgeons designates the GSACS Annual Meeting for up to 11.5 Category 1 CME Credits.



Transitional care patient 'coaches' cut hospital readmissions - FierceHealthcare

Transitional care patient 'coaches' cut hospital readmissions - FierceHealthcare

Kaiser CEO: ACOs will coordinate care despite few takers - FierceHealthcare

Kaiser CEO: ACOs will coordinate care despite few takers - FierceHealthcare

Attorney General Sam Olens addresses immigration, health care at Savannah Rotary | savannahnow.com

Attorney General Sam Olens addresses immigration, health care at Savannah Rotary | savannahnow.com

Gingrey Price predict debt deal by Aug 2

The Marietta Daily Journal - Gingrey Price predict debt deal by Aug 2

Our Guts Could Be Harboring The Culprits And Cures For Obesity

Our Guts Could Be Harboring The Culprits And Cures For Obesity

Number Of Paid Malpractice Claims Similar Between Inpatient And Outpatient Settings

Number Of Paid Malpractice Claims Similar Between Inpatient And Outpatient Settings

Pharmalucence Announces FDA Approval For Use Of Sulfur Colloid Injection To Locate Lymph Nodes In Breast Cancer Patients

Pharmalucence Announces FDA Approval For Use Of Sulfur Colloid Injection To Locate Lymph Nodes In Breast Cancer Patients

Pitt Study: Esophageal Cancer Risk Higher In Medically Treated GERD Patients With Fewest Symptoms

Pitt Study: Esophageal Cancer Risk Higher In Medically Treated GERD Patients With Fewest Symptoms

Ovarian And Breast Cancer Counseling And Testing Not Offered According To Guidelines In Physician Practices

Ovarian And Breast Cancer Counseling And Testing Not Offered According To Guidelines In Physician Practices

Navigant gets nod on Medicaid redesign | Georgia Health News

Navigant gets nod on Medicaid redesign | Georgia Health News

The Senate’s gimmicky debt plan: The best of a bad choice - The Washington Post

The Senate’s gimmicky debt plan: The best of a bad choice - The Washington Post

Some Small Businesses Say Health Insurers Are Dropping Their Coverage – Capsules - The KHN Blog

Some Small Businesses Say Health Insurers Are Dropping Their Coverage – Capsules - The KHN Blog

Monday, July 25, 2011

Register online for the 2011 GSACS Meeting

Surgeons and Exhibitors Can Now Register online for the 2011 Georgia Society of the American College of Surgeons Annual Meeting August 27-28, 2011 using the link below. 

http://knowledgeconnex.com/GSACSAnnualMeeting.htm


The 2011 GSACS Meeting will be held at the beautiful Grand Hyatt in Atlanta in the heart of Buckhead and attendees enjoy a greatly reduced room rate of $139 per night. Reservation must be made by August 6 to take advantage of the GSACS rate.

Make reservations online athttps://resweb.passkey.com/go/GASOCIETY
or call 404.237.1234.

The American College of Surgeons designates the GSACS Annual Meeting for up to 11.5 Category 1 CME Credits.


GBI: Prescription drugs menace lives in Georgia

GBI: Prescription drugs menace lives in Georgia

Obesity rate in state near 30 percent | The Augusta Chronicle

Obesity rate in state near 30 percent | The Augusta Chronicle

Culture Clash: The Impact of Culture on Physician-Hospital Integration

Culture Clash: The Impact of Culture on Physician-Hospital Integration

A doctor who couldn’t afford to stay in Georgia | Georgia Health News

A doctor who couldn’t afford to stay in Georgia | Georgia Health News

Commentary: Tort reform could spur states’ economic recovery - The Washington Post

Commentary: Tort reform could spur states’ economic recovery - The Washington Post

Foreign-trained physicians tapped to end shortage - FierceHealthcare

Foreign-trained physicians tapped to end shortage - FierceHealthcare

Review & Outlook: 'The Flight to the Exchanges' - WSJ.com

Review & Outlook: 'The Flight to the Exchanges' - WSJ.com

Friday, July 22, 2011

Medicare, Medicaid, CLASS in crosshairs of 'Gang of Six' deficit plan

Healthcare Finance News

Surgeons and Exhibitors Can Now Register online for the 2011 Georgia Society of the American College of Surgeons Annual Meeting August 27-28, 2011

Surgeons and Exhibitors Can Now Register online for the 2011 Georgia Society of the American College of Surgeons Annual Meeting August 27-28, 2011 using the link below.

http://knowledgeconnex.com/GSACSAnnualMeeting.htm


The 2011 GSACS Meeting will be held at the beautiful Grand Hyatt in Atlanta in the heart of Buckhead and attendees enjoy a greatly reduced room rate of $139 per night. Reservation must be made by August 6 to take advantage of the GSACS rate.

Make reservations online at https://resweb.passkey.com/go/GASOCIETY
or call 404.237.1234.

The American College of Surgeons designates the GSACS Annual Meeting for up to 11.5 Category 1 CME Credits.


It is not to late to renew your Georgia Society of the American College of Surgeons 2011 membership.
New this year, you can renew online athttp://www.knowledgeconnex.com/gsacs.asp

Thursday, July 21, 2011

Medical News: Weight-Loss Surgery Cost-Effective Even for Mildly Obese - in Surgery, General Surgery from MedPage Today

Medical News: Weight-Loss Surgery Cost-Effective Even for Mildly Obese - in Surgery, General Surgery from MedPage Today

Medical News: Robotic One-Port Gallbladder Surgery Feasible - in Surgery, General Surgery from MedPage Today

Medical News: Robotic One-Port Gallbladder Surgery Feasible - in Surgery, General Surgery from MedPage Today

Medical News: Patients Fare Better With Well-Mannered Surgeons - in Surgery, General Surgery from MedPage Today

Medical News: Patients Fare Better With Well-Mannered Surgeons - in Surgery, General Surgery from MedPage Today

5 Things You Should Know About Co-Management Arrangements

5 Things You Should Know About Co-Management Arrangements

AMA Offers New Resources for Physicians Considering Hospital Employment - FierceHealthcare

AMA Offers New Resources for Physicians Considering Hospital Employment - FierceHealthcare

Why engagement doesn't always work - FierceHealthcare

Why engagement doesn't always work - FierceHealthcare

Recent hospital deals come under scrutiny - FierceHealthcare

Recent hospital deals come under scrutiny - FierceHealthcare

Why Washington Lets Medicare and Medicaid Fraudsters Bilk Taxpayers of Trillions - Avik Roy - The Apothecary - Forbes

Why Washington Lets Medicare and Medicaid Fraudsters Bilk Taxpayers of Trillions - Avik Roy - The Apothecary - Forbes

New Grady CEO aims to stay ‘for long term’ | Georgia Health News

New Grady CEO aims to stay ‘for long term’ | Georgia Health News

Gang Of Six Deficit Plan: Executive Summary - Kaiser Health News

Gang Of Six Deficit Plan: Executive Summary - Kaiser Health News

Health system exec makes top 10 list of overpaid CEOs - FierceHealthcare

Health system exec makes top 10 list of overpaid CEOs - FierceHealthcare

What the Cut, Cap, Balance Act means for hospitals - FierceHealthcare

What the Cut, Cap, Balance Act means for hospitals - FierceHealthcare

Healthcare mergers and acquisitions break records in Q2 - FierceHealthFinance - Health Finance, Healthcare Finance

Healthcare mergers and acquisitions break records in Q2 - FierceHealthFinance - Health Finance, Healthcare Finance

Patients' peeves consistent across borders - FiercePracticeManagement

Patients' peeves consistent across borders - FiercePracticeManagement

amednews: Satisfied patients more likely to leave online review :: July 19, 2011 ... American Medical News

amednews: Satisfied patients more likely to leave online review :: July 19, 2011 ... American Medical News

Medical News: Doctor's Office Is Source of Many Infections - in Infectious Disease, Infection Control from MedPage Today

Medical News: Doctor's Office Is Source of Many Infections - in Infectious Disease, Infection Control from MedPage Today

Baby boomers becoming more obese, could result in high Medicare costs - HealthPop - CBS News

Baby boomers becoming more obese, could result in high Medicare costs - HealthPop - CBS News

Tom Coburn returned to Gang of Six after deep health cuts - Matt DoBias - POLITICO.com

Tom Coburn returned to Gang of Six after deep health cuts - Matt DoBias - POLITICO.com

As debt talks intensify, Obama opens door to short-term deal to buy more time - The Washington Post

As debt talks intensify, Obama opens door to short-term deal to buy more time - The Washington Post

Wednesday, July 20, 2011

Gang Of Six Plan To Cut Deficit By $3.7 T Includes Doc Fix, Gets Boost From Obama - Kaiser Health News

Gang Of Six Plan To Cut Deficit By $3.7 T Includes Doc Fix, Gets Boost From Obama - Kaiser Health News

More spending not equal to more patient satisfaction - FierceHealthcare

More spending not equal to more patient satisfaction - FierceHealthcare

State health plan facing tough fiscal choices | Georgia Health News

State health plan facing tough fiscal choices | Georgia Health News

The Operating Room Could Use a Stitch of Civility - Health Blog - WSJ

The Operating Room Could Use a Stitch of Civility - Health Blog - WSJ

State exchange panel considering options | Georgia Health News

State exchange panel considering options | Georgia Health News

AG approves Phoebe acquisition of Dorminy Medical Center

AG approves Phoebe acquisition of Dorminy Medical Center

Magazine rates metro Atlanta’s best hospitals | Georgia Health News

Magazine rates metro Atlanta’s best hospitals | Georgia Health News

Monday, July 18, 2011

Medical building planned downtown | Atlanta Business Chronicle

Medical building planned downtown | Atlanta Business Chronicle

Hospital quality requires leader partnership, patient engagement - FierceHealthcare

Hospital quality requires leader partnership, patient engagement - FierceHealthcare

Hospital's strict dress-code policy helps patients identify clinical staff - FierceHealthcare

Hospital's strict dress-code policy helps patients identify clinical staff - FierceHealthcare

It's Not Just The Money: Cost Control In Cancer Care (Guest Opinion) - Kaiser Health News

It's Not Just The Money: Cost Control In Cancer Care (Guest Opinion) - Kaiser Health News

Medicare proposes a 50% cut for some imaging fees in 2012 :: July 18, 2011 ... American Medical News

amednews: Medicare proposes a 50% cut for some imaging fees in 2012 :: July 18, 2011 ... American Medical News

The Associated Press: Accusations fly over obscure Medicare board

The Associated Press: Accusations fly over obscure Medicare board

Thursday, July 14, 2011

Rampant healthcare-acquired infections call for transparency, HIT - FierceHealthcare

Rampant healthcare-acquired infections call for transparency, HIT - FierceHealthcare

Doctors using smartphones, tablets to access medical data | Health | Dallas-Fort Worth Lifest...

Doctors using smartphones, tablets to access medical data | Health | Dallas-Fort Worth Lifest...

Deal rakes in cash from healthcare, lobbyists  | ajc.com

Deal rakes in cash from healthcare, lobbyists | ajc.com

RN-T.com - State officials use Rome hospitals for a data experiment

RN-T.com - State officials use Rome hospitals for a data experiment

WellStar plans $125M Hiram hospital | Atlanta Business Chronicle

WellStar plans $125M Hiram hospital | Atlanta Business Chronicle

GOP aims for focused IPAB attack - The Hill's Healthwatch

GOP aims for focused IPAB attack - The Hill's Healthwatch

Opinion: 'Code blue' for teaching hospitals - Rep. Joseph Crowley - POLITICO.com

Opinion: 'Code blue' for teaching hospitals - Rep. Joseph Crowley - POLITICO.com

The ACO Rules — Striking the Balance between Participation and Transformative Potential | Health Policy and Reform

The ACO Rules — Striking the Balance between Participation and Transformative Potential | Health Policy and Reform

The Economics of Financing Medicare | Health Policy and Reform

The Economics of Financing Medicare | Health Policy and Reform

Tuesday, July 12, 2011

Proposed health cuts may limit access further - CBS News

Proposed health cuts may limit access further - CBS News

Hospital Spots Push Back Against Payment Cuts – Capsules - The KHN Blog

Hospital Spots Push Back Against Payment Cuts – Capsules - The KHN Blog

President Calls For 'Meaningful Changes' To Medicare, Medicaid (Video Excerpts) - Kaiser Health News

President Calls For 'Meaningful Changes' To Medicare, Medicaid (Video Excerpts) - Kaiser Health News

Medicare Payment Board Draws Brickbats : Shots - Health Blog : NPR

Medicare Payment Board Draws Brickbats : Shots - Health Blog : NPR

July effect: New interns 'perfect storm' for higher mortality rates - FierceHealthcare

July effect: New interns 'perfect storm' for higher mortality rates - FierceHealthcare

Monday, July 11, 2011

Physicians should supervise PAs to avoid malpractice - FierceHealthcare

Physicians should supervise PAs to avoid malpractice - FierceHealthcare

Mayo Clinic launches its own social networking site - FierceHealthcare

Mayo Clinic launches its own social networking site - FierceHealthcare

HHS Unveils Much-Anticipated Health Exchange Proposed Rule - Kaiser Health News

HHS Unveils Much-Anticipated Health Exchange Proposed Rule - Kaiser Health News

The Obesity Paradox: Obese Patients Less Likely To Develop And Die From Respiratory Distress Syndromes After Surgery

The Obesity Paradox: Obese Patients Less Likely To Develop And Die From Respiratory Distress Syndromes After Surgery

Democrats split on Independent Payment Advisory Board - Jennifer Haberkorn - POLITICO.com

Democrats split on Independent Payment Advisory Board - Jennifer Haberkorn - POLITICO.com

More Medical Schools Are Screening Applicants Closely for People Skills - NYTimes.com

More Medical Schools Are Screening Applicants Closely for People Skills - NYTimes.com

Why Medicare Is the Toughest Vote for Democrats - US News and World Report

Why Medicare Is the Toughest Vote for Democrats - US News and World Report

Sunday, July 10, 2011

Appeals Court overturns perinatal decisions against Palmyra hospital

Appeals Court overturns perinatal decisions against Palmyra hospital

GOP's IPAB rhetoric backlash - Jason Millman - POLITICO.com

GOP's IPAB rhetoric backlash - Jason Millman - POLITICO.com

NY Health and Hospital Corp.'s President Welcomes The Health Law's Promise, But Sees 'A Very Clear Downside' For Public Hospitals -- The KHN Interview - Kaiser Health News

NY Health and Hospital Corp.'s President Welcomes The Health Law's Promise, But Sees 'A Very Clear Downside' For Public Hospitals -- The KHN Interview - Kaiser Health News

Above average healthcare CEO pay under public microscope - FierceHealthcare

Above average healthcare CEO pay under public microscope - FierceHealthcare

Overall healthcare employment up, hospital employment down - FierceHealthcare

Overall healthcare employment up, hospital employment down - FierceHealthcare

Thursday, July 7, 2011

GOP, AMA renew attacks on healthcare panel - The Hill's Healthwatch

GOP, AMA renew attacks on healthcare panel - The Hill's Healthwatch

Hospital fall prevention doesn't work, study says - FierceHealthcare

Hospital fall prevention doesn't work, study says - FierceHealthcare

Golann: Time to Change Tack on Malpractice Claims : Roll Call Opinion

Golann: Time to Change Tack on Malpractice Claims : Roll Call Opinion

Extremely Expensive Cancer Drugs - NYTimes.com

Extremely Expensive Cancer Drugs - NYTimes.com

Blue Cross to refund CEO’s $4.2m exit pay to customers - The Boston Globe

Blue Cross to refund CEO’s $4.2m exit pay to customers - The Boston Globe

Patients Billed Doctors for Waiting Time - ABC News

Patients Billed Doctors for Waiting Time - ABC News

In debt talks, Obama offers Social Security cuts - The Washington Post

In debt talks, Obama offers Social Security cuts - The Washington Post

Appeals court blocks Albany hospital deal | Georgia Health News

Appeals court blocks Albany hospital deal | Georgia Health News

JAMA study: Isolated, rural hospitals have poorer quality - FierceHealthcare

JAMA study: Isolated, rural hospitals have poorer quality - FierceHealthcare

AHRQ: Less than half of hospitals have nonpunitive culture, safe handoffs - FierceHealthcare

AHRQ: Less than half of hospitals have nonpunitive culture, safe handoffs - FierceHealthcare

Who needs an MBA? Top hospitals run by doctors, study says - FierceHealthcare

Who needs an MBA? Top hospitals run by doctors, study says - FierceHealthcare