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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
Thursday, February 21, 2013
Deficit-reduction plan would cut $600B from Medicare, Medicaid - FierceHealthcare
Deficit-reduction plan would cut $600B from Medicare, Medicaid - FierceHealthcare
Codeine Risky for Kids After Certain Surgeries, FDA Says
Codeine Risky for Kids After Certain Surgeries, FDA Says
Doctor Groups Unite Against Unnecessary Tests & Procedures – Capsules - The KHN Blog
Doctor Groups Unite Against Unnecessary Tests & Procedures – Capsules - The KHN Blog
Legislation targeting ‘pill mills’ clears Georgia House | www.ajc.com
Legislation targeting ‘pill mills’ clears Georgia House | www.ajc.com
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
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Mastering the art of physician alignment: Employment, clinical councils - FierceHealthcare
Mastering the art of physician alignment: Employment, clinical councils - FierceHealthcare
Health and the law — an interview with Georgia’s attorney general | Georgia Health News
Health and the law — an interview with Georgia’s attorney general | Georgia Health News
High court rules against Georgia hospital merger | www.ajc.com
High court rules against Georgia hospital merger | www.ajc.com
Medicaid expansion seen as a lifeline | Georgia Health News
Medicaid expansion seen as a lifeline | Georgia Health News
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
Friday, February 15, 2013
Audit targets overspending at Community Health | Georgia Health News
Audit targets overspending at Community Health | Georgia Health News
FTC clears physician-hospital organization - FierceHealthcare
FTC clears physician-hospital organization - FierceHealthcare
Bed tax brings winners and losers - FierceHealthcare
Bed tax brings winners and losers - FierceHealthcare
Health officials propose major cuts to Medicaid | www.ajc.com
Health officials propose major cuts to Medicaid | www.ajc.com
Thursday, February 14, 2013
Deal signs hospital ‘bed tax’ bill, but health care woes persist | www.ajc.com
Deal signs hospital ‘bed tax’ bill, but health care woes persist | www.ajc.com
Patients Urged to Watch for Trouble After Colon Surgery
Patients Urged to Watch for Trouble After Colon Surgery
State of the Union address spotlights Medicare - FierceHealthcare
State of the Union address spotlights Medicare - FierceHealthcare
Study says Medicaid expansion would enrich state | Georgia Health News
Study says Medicaid expansion would enrich state | Georgia Health News
Ga. firms to share ideas on cutting health costs | Georgia Health News
Ga. firms to share ideas on cutting health costs | Georgia Health News
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
Friday, February 8, 2013
Surgical Delivery of Drug Shows Promise Against 'Bleeding' Stroke
Surgical Delivery of Drug Shows Promise Against 'Bleeding' Stroke
Is there any hope for the Medicare system? - FierceHealthcare
Is there any hope for the Medicare system? - FierceHealthcare
Executive pay jumps at nonprofit hospitals - FierceHealthcare
Executive pay jumps at nonprofit hospitals - FierceHealthcare
Grassley Calls For Senate Consideration Of Tavenner’s Nomination – Capsules - The KHN Blog
Grassley Calls For Senate Consideration Of Tavenner’s Nomination – Capsules - The KHN Blog
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
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
Ga. medical students bused to Capital to thank legislators | Online Athens
Ga. medical students bused to Capital to thank legislators | Online Athens
Hoping to Ease Shortage, FDA Fast-Tracks Generic Form of Cancer Drug
Hoping to Ease Shortage, FDA Fast-Tracks Generic Form of Cancer Drug
Patient Involvement Lowers Health Costs, Study Says
Patient Involvement Lowers Health Costs, Study Says
No settlement in sight in AHA v. Sebelius - FierceHealthcare
No settlement in sight in AHA v. Sebelius - FierceHealthcare
Small rural hospital closes doors; more may follow | Georgia Health News
Small rural hospital closes doors; more may follow | 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
Friday, February 1, 2013
Better communication vital to malpractice reform - FierceHealthcare
Better communication vital to malpractice reform - FierceHealthcare
CMS launches bundled payment program - FierceHealthcare
CMS launches bundled payment program - FierceHealthcare
House to debate hospital tax bill Friday | www.ajc.com
House to debate hospital tax bill Friday | www.ajc.com
Over 450 organizations join bundling initiative | Modern Healthcare
Over 450 organizations join bundling initiative | Modern Healthcare
Med students make history in corridors of Athens hospitals (video) | Georgia Health News
Med students make history in corridors of Athens hospitals (video) | Georgia Health News
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