Thursday, February 28, 2013

Two malpractice bills stir passions under Dome | Georgia Health News

Two malpractice bills stir passions under Dome | Georgia Health News

Georgia is ‘lobbyist Disneyland,’ Abramoff says | www.ajc.com

Georgia is ‘lobbyist Disneyland,’ Abramoff says | www.ajc.com

Health IT company to bring 500 jobs to intown Atlanta | www.ajc.com

Health IT company to bring 500 jobs to intown Atlanta | www.ajc.com

Clark Howard: Hospitals still aren't disclosing pricing | Atlanta Bargain Hunter | www.ajc.com

Clark Howard: Hospitals still aren't disclosing pricing | Atlanta Bargain Hunter | www.ajc.com

Chronic Acid Reflux Controlled By Device That Encircles The Valve At The Junction Of The Esophagus And Stomach

Chronic Acid Reflux Controlled By Device That Encircles The Valve At The Junction Of The Esophagus And Stomach

Costs of ER Visits Vary in U.S., Study Finds

Costs of ER Visits Vary in U.S., Study Finds

Fiscal Standoff Could Cause Financial Pain for Health Care

Fiscal Standoff Could Cause Financial Pain for Health Care

Medical Center suit alleges big underpayments from Blue Cross | Local & State | Macon.com

Medical Center suit alleges big underpayments from Blue Cross | Local & State | Macon.com

Tenet Shows Hospitals Will Cut Prices For Exchange Patients — But Only So Much – Capsules - The KHN Blog

Tenet Shows Hospitals Will Cut Prices For Exchange Patients — But Only So Much – Capsules - The KHN Blog

Wednesday, February 27, 2013

Halting Metastasis Of Colon Cancer

Halting Metastasis Of Colon Cancer

The Long-Term Efficacy Of Minimally Invasive Therapy For Patients With Barrett's Esophagus

The Long-Term Efficacy Of Minimally Invasive Therapy For Patients With Barrett's Esophagus

More Younger Women Diagnosed With Advanced Breast Cancer: Study

More Younger Women Diagnosed With Advanced Breast Cancer: Study

University, Doctors hospitals must wait to make case for ER in Evans | The Augusta Chronicle

University, Doctors hospitals must wait to make case for ER in Evans | The Augusta Chronicle

Health exchanges: Will some be left out? | Georgia Health News

Health exchanges: Will some be left out? | Georgia Health News

Christie Backs Medicaid Help From Federal Government - NYTimes.com

Christie Backs Medicaid Help From Federal Government - NYTimes.com

Ways & Means Chairman Hopes To Move Medicare ‘Doc Fix’ Plan – Capsules - The KHN Blog

Ways & Means Chairman Hopes To Move Medicare ‘Doc Fix’ Plan – Capsules - The KHN Blog

Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Study Of Blood Plasma Improves Our Understanding Of Thrombosis, Aneurysms And Arteriosclerosis

Study Of Blood Plasma Improves Our Understanding Of Thrombosis, Aneurysms And Arteriosclerosis

Obesity, Exercise May Affect Risk for Key Type of Colon Cancer

Obesity, Exercise May Affect Risk for Key Type of Colon Cancer

Medical groups warn sequestration will hurt teaching hospitals, research - FierceHealthcare

Medical groups warn sequestration will hurt teaching hospitals, research - FierceHealthcare

Nonprofit hospitals defend high CEO pay - FierceHealthcare

Nonprofit hospitals defend high CEO pay - FierceHealthcare

Nonprofit hospitals defend high CEO pay - FierceHealthcare

Nonprofit hospitals defend high CEO pay - FierceHealthcare

House Panel Examines Nuts & Bolts Of Changing Traditional Medicare - Kaiser Health News

House Panel Examines Nuts & Bolts Of Changing Traditional Medicare - Kaiser Health News

RN-T.com - Hospital board tables vote on adding members

RN-T.com - Hospital board tables vote on adding members

Driven by Highest Standards, Better Outcomes: American College of Surgeons - YouTube

Driven by Highest Standards, Better Outcomes: American College of Surgeons - YouTube

Monday, February 25, 2013

National Screening Benchmarks For Finding Polyps During A Colonoscopy Might Be Too Low

National Screening Benchmarks For Finding Polyps During A Colonoscopy Might Be Too Low

Hospitals toughen ED limits on painkiller prescriptions - FierceHealthcare

Hospitals toughen ED limits on painkiller prescriptions - FierceHealthcare

RN-T.com - GOP governors take a pragmatic turn

RN-T.com - GOP governors take a pragmatic turn

RN-T.com - GOP governors take a pragmatic turn

RN-T.com - GOP governors take a pragmatic turn

Health Care Panel, Lacking Budget, Is Left Waiting - NYTimes.com

Health Care Panel, Lacking Budget, Is Left Waiting - NYTimes.com

Lawmakers urged to seize the moment on Medicare SGR reform - amednews.com

Lawmakers urged to seize the moment on Medicare SGR reform - amednews.com

Empowered by ACA, old fraud law puts new scrutiny on doctors - amednews.com

Empowered by ACA, old fraud law puts new scrutiny on doctors - amednews.com

Breast Reconstruction Using Women's Own Tissue Appears Safe: Study

Breast Reconstruction Using Women's Own Tissue Appears Safe: Study

Residency program directors oppose shorter work day - FierceHealthcare

Residency program directors oppose shorter work day - FierceHealthcare

2 Hill Panels Examining Changes To Medicare – Capsules - The KHN Blog

2 Hill Panels Examining Changes To Medicare – Capsules - The KHN Blog

Mid-year budget clears Georgia Senate - Atlanta Business Chronicle

Mid-year budget clears Georgia Senate - Atlanta Business Chronicle

Future of Phoebe merger up in air | Georgia Health News

Future of Phoebe merger up in air | Georgia Health News

Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Medical students urge Congress to preserve GME - amednews.com

Medical students urge Congress to preserve GME - amednews.com

Magnetic Implant May Ease Chronic Acid Reflux

Magnetic Implant May Ease Chronic Acid Reflux

New Blood Thinner Beats Older Drug for Vein Clots: Study

New Blood Thinner Beats Older Drug for Vein Clots: Study

Pressure Rising To Avoid Federal Spending Cuts That Will Impact Health Programs - Kaiser Health News

Pressure Rising To Avoid Federal Spending Cuts That Will Impact Health Programs - Kaiser Health News

A stunning blow to Albany hospital merger | Georgia Health News

A stunning blow to Albany hospital merger | Georgia Health News

Supreme Court Gives F.T.C. a Win on Hospital Mergers - NYTimes.com

Supreme Court Gives F.T.C. a Win on Hospital Mergers - NYTimes.com

Monday, February 18, 2013

AMA medical education grants: an idea whose time has come - amednews.com

AMA medical education grants: an idea whose time has come - amednews.com

Motivating patients to make wise choices - amednews.com

Motivating patients to make wise choices - amednews.com

Construction booming in medical office building market - amednews.com

Construction booming in medical office building market - amednews.com

Medicare SGR repeal price tag plummets - amednews.com

Medicare SGR repeal price tag plummets - amednews.com

House bill would expand Medicare to all - FierceHealthcare

House bill would expand Medicare to all - FierceHealthcare

PolitiFact: Health care spending is slowing, but cause is in... | www.ajc.com

PolitiFact: Health care spending is slowing, but cause is in... | www.ajc.com

White House seeks 'balanced way' to budget fix | www.ajc.com

White House seeks 'balanced way' to budget fix | www.ajc.com

Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Deal signs provider fee bill that ensures hospitals of critical Medicaid funding | Governor Nathan Deal Office of the Governor

Deal signs provider fee bill that ensures hospitals of critical Medicaid funding | Governor Nathan Deal Office of the Governor

Patient respect drops when doctors diagnose with computer - amednews.com

Patient respect drops when doctors diagnose with computer - amednews.com

Excessive Workload Among Doctors Undermines Patient Safety

Excessive Workload Among Doctors Undermines Patient Safety

12 Important Warning Signs Of Complications In Colorectal Surgical Patients Put Forth By A Panel Of Surgical Experts

12 Important Warning Signs Of Complications In Colorectal Surgical Patients Put Forth By A Panel Of Surgical Experts

Prostate Cancer Study Suggests Shorter Treatments - NYTimes.com

Prostate Cancer Study Suggests Shorter Treatments - NYTimes.com

World's Most Popular Painkiller Raises Heart Attack Risk : Shots - Health News : NPR

World's Most Popular Painkiller Raises Heart Attack Risk : Shots - Health News : NPR

Rival sues OSF HealthCare for market dominance - FierceHealthcare

Rival sues OSF HealthCare for market dominance - FierceHealthcare

Hospitals make headway in infection prevention - FierceHealthcare

Hospitals make headway in infection prevention - FierceHealthcare

Tuesday, February 12, 2013

Emory to invest $312M in Clifton Road hospital expansion - Atlanta Business Chronicle

Emory to invest $312M in Clifton Road hospital expansion - Atlanta Business Chronicle

Vaccine With Drug Payload Shows Promise Against Tumors

Vaccine With Drug Payload Shows Promise Against Tumors

Rural hospitals vulnerable, but have Senate support - FierceHealthcare

Rural hospitals vulnerable, but have Senate support - FierceHealthcare

Medicare cuts likely to come March 1 - FierceHealthcare

Medicare cuts likely to come March 1 - FierceHealthcare

White House: Obama opposes higher age for Medicare in any budget talks - The Washington Post

White House: Obama opposes higher age for Medicare in any budget talks - The Washington Post

Talks break down on mega-contract for Medicaid | Georgia Health News

Talks break down on mega-contract for Medicaid | Georgia Health News

‘Pill mill’ ban clears House committee | Georgia Health News

‘Pill mill’ ban clears House committee | Georgia Health News

Monday, February 11, 2013

Summit focuses on alternatives to Medicare pay system - amednews.com

Summit focuses on alternatives to Medicare pay system - amednews.com

Tool lets physicians compare what insurers are paying - amednews.com

Tool lets physicians compare what insurers are paying - amednews.com

Specific Warning Signs of Complications in Colorectal Surgical Patients Released | Journal of the American College of Surgeons

Specific Warning Signs of Complications in Colorectal Surgical Patients Released | Journal of the American College of Surgeons

FAQ On Medicare Doctor Pay: Why Is It So Hard To Fix? - Kaiser Health News

FAQ On Medicare Doctor Pay: Why Is It So Hard To Fix? - Kaiser Health News

Deal: January revenues up 10.4 percent | Governor Nathan Deal Office of the Governor

Deal: January revenues up 10.4 percent | Governor Nathan Deal Office of the Governor

Wanted: 5,000 Georgians for Long-Term Cancer Study | WABE 90.1 FM

Wanted: 5,000 Georgians for Long-Term Cancer Study | WABE 90.1 FM

Thursday, February 7, 2013

Survey: More Than 50% of Physicians Still in the Dark on Sunshine Act | Legal & Regulatory Issues

Survey: More Than 50% of Physicians Still in the Dark on Sunshine Act | Legal & Regulatory Issues

GA Immigration Law Delays License Renewals for Thousands of Nurses | WABE 90.1 FM

GA Immigration Law Delays License Renewals for Thousands of Nurses | WABE 90.1 FM

The Marietta Daily Journal - A household name — WellStar rebrands Marietta campus to reflect array of services

The Marietta Daily Journal - A household name — WellStar rebrands Marietta campus to reflect array of services

Renown hospital to pay $4.2M in cardiology noncompete case - FierceHealthcare

Renown hospital to pay $4.2M in cardiology noncompete case - FierceHealthcare

Obama urges sequestration fix to avert Medicare cuts - FierceHealthcare

Obama urges sequestration fix to avert Medicare cuts - FierceHealthcare

Use blogs to manage your healthcare brand - FierceHealthcare

Use blogs to manage your healthcare brand - FierceHealthcare

Florida Blue and Other Health Insurers Prepare for New Regulations - NYTimes.com

Florida Blue and Other Health Insurers Prepare for New Regulations - NYTimes.com

Obama’s Health-Insurance Expansion Eroding, CBO Projects - Bloomberg

Obama’s Health-Insurance Expansion Eroding, CBO Projects - Bloomberg

HHS Delays Basic Health Plan Option Until 2015 – Capsules - The KHN Blog

HHS Delays Basic Health Plan Option Until 2015 – Capsules - The KHN Blog

MedMal expanding to Georgia - Atlanta Business Chronicle

MedMal expanding to Georgia - Atlanta Business Chronicle

Bill calls for health ‘navigators’ to be licensed | www.ajc.com

Bill calls for health ‘navigators’ to be licensed | www.ajc.com

Deal still opposes Medicaid expansion | Georgia Health News

Deal still opposes Medicaid expansion | Georgia Health News

Wednesday, February 6, 2013

Limited Lymph Node Removal Is Effective for Most Women with Early Stage Breast Cancer and Positive Sentinel Lymph Nodes | Journal of the American College of Surgeons

Limited Lymph Node Removal Is Effective for Most Women with Early Stage Breast Cancer and Positive Sentinel Lymph Nodes | Journal of the American College of Surgeons

Researchers Reveal Mechanism To Halt Cancer Cell Growth, Discover Potential Therapy

Researchers Reveal Mechanism To Halt Cancer Cell Growth, Discover Potential Therapy

Potential Diagnostic Test For Genetic Predisposition To Abnormal Blood Clotting

Potential Diagnostic Test For Genetic Predisposition To Abnormal Blood Clotting

Editorial - Uncap GME funding to break a dangerous training bottleneck - amednews.com

Editorial - Uncap GME funding to break a dangerous training bottleneck - amednews.com

Firing hinges on employed doctor's medical judgment - amednews.com

Firing hinges on employed doctor's medical judgment - amednews.com

EHRs: "Sloppy and paste" endures despite patient safety risk - amednews.com

EHRs: "Sloppy and paste" endures despite patient safety risk - amednews.com

3 top CEO strategies for improved care - FierceHealthcare

3 top CEO strategies for improved care - FierceHealthcare

Aggressive Care Still The Norm For Dying Seniors – Capsules - The KHN Blog

Aggressive Care Still The Norm For Dying Seniors – Capsules - The KHN Blog

Whistleblowers are our best weapon against fraud | Georgia Health News

Whistleblowers are our best weapon against fraud | Georgia Health News

Monday, February 4, 2013

New tort reform law a "tremendous win" for doctors - amednews.com

New tort reform law a "tremendous win" for doctors - amednews.com

Medicare expands prepayment audits to include office visits - amednews.com

Medicare expands prepayment audits to include office visits - amednews.com

Medicare expands prepayment audits to include office visits - amednews.com

Medicare expands prepayment audits to include office visits - amednews.com

HIPAA gets tougher on physicians - amednews.com

HIPAA gets tougher on physicians - amednews.com

Medicare pay: Insurers preview a post-SGR world - amednews.com

Medicare pay: Insurers preview a post-SGR world - amednews.com

How doctors can spot patients likely to sue - amednews.com

How doctors can spot patients likely to sue - amednews.com

Medicaid appears off-limits to talk of budget cuts - latimes.com

Medicaid appears off-limits to talk of budget cuts - latimes.com

House vs. Senate on the lobbyist gift ban | www.ajc.com

House vs. Senate on the lobbyist gift ban | www.ajc.com

Sunday, February 3, 2013

Medical School Ethics Policies May Affect How Doctors Prescribe

Medical School Ethics Policies May Affect How Doctors Prescribe

Hospital errors not budging - FierceHealthcare

Hospital errors not budging - FierceHealthcare

Medicaid takes priority over Medicare - FierceHealthcare

Medicaid takes priority over Medicare - FierceHealthcare

CMS Issues Sunshine Rule

CMS Issues Sunshine Rule

Feds Help States Qualify For More Medicaid Dollars – Capsules - The KHN Blog

Feds Help States Qualify For More Medicaid Dollars – Capsules - The KHN Blog

Legislature gives final OK to hospital fee transfer | Georgia Health News

Legislature gives final OK to hospital fee transfer | Georgia Health News