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Thursday, May 30, 2013
Community Health chief takes Capitol job | Georgia Health News
Community Health chief takes Capitol job | Georgia Health News
Atlanta hospitals find creating insurance company is Rx for what ails | Fox News
Atlanta hospitals find creating insurance company is Rx for what ails | Fox News
Frequent Heartburn Increases Risk Of Throat Cancer By 78%
Frequent Heartburn Increases Risk Of Throat Cancer By 78%
Deadly super bug prevented with antibacterial soap and ointment - FierceHealthcare
Deadly super bug prevented with antibacterial soap and ointment - FierceHealthcare
Immigrants Contribute More To Medicare Than They Take Out, Study Finds - Kaiser Health News
Immigrants Contribute More To Medicare Than They Take Out, Study Finds - Kaiser Health News
Wednesday, May 29, 2013
Review Of Venous Thromboembolism Prevention Methods After Bariatric Surgery
Review Of Venous Thromboembolism Prevention Methods After Bariatric Surgery
Research Identifies A Way To Make Cancer Cells More Responsive To Chemotherapy
Research Identifies A Way To Make Cancer Cells More Responsive To Chemotherapy
Deadly 'Super Bug' Controlled in Large Study of Hospitals
Deadly 'Super Bug' Controlled in Large Study of Hospitals
State, region rank low in senior health | Georgia Health News
State, region rank low in senior health | Georgia Health News
House Energy and Commerce Committee leaders air draft of new doc payment system | Modern Healthcare
House Energy and Commerce Committee leaders air draft of new doc payment system | Modern Healthcare
Tuesday, May 28, 2013
Women's Weight-Loss Surgery May Benefit Later Offspring
Women's Weight-Loss Surgery May Benefit Later Offspring
Nurse practitioners aim to fill care gap (video) | Georgia Health News
Nurse practitioners aim to fill care gap (video) | Georgia Health News
Patient communication has room to grow: studies | Reuters
Patient communication has room to grow: studies | Reuters
Coverage Gaps Can Hamper Access To Some Breast Cancer Screening, Care - Kaiser Health News
Coverage Gaps Can Hamper Access To Some Breast Cancer Screening, Care - Kaiser Health News
Monday, May 27, 2013
Doctors increasingly shut out of hospitals' patient experience efforts - amednews.com
Doctors increasingly shut out of hospitals' patient experience efforts - amednews.com
Multimillion-dollar verdict for doctor hailed as victory against insurer tactic - amednews.com
Multimillion-dollar verdict for doctor hailed as victory against insurer tactic - amednews.com
The toll of Medicare's unfunded mandates - amednews.com
The toll of Medicare's unfunded mandates - amednews.com
7 insurers plan to participate in Georgia exchange | Georgia Health News
7 insurers plan to participate in Georgia exchange | Georgia Health News
Obamacare Insurance Won’t Cover Weight-Loss Surgery In Many States - Kaiser Health News
Obamacare Insurance Won’t Cover Weight-Loss Surgery In Many States - Kaiser Health News
Thursday, May 23, 2013
CT Scans Reduce Lung Cancer Deaths, Study Confirms
CT Scans Reduce Lung Cancer Deaths, Study Confirms
Chronic Heartburn May Raise Odds for Throat Cancer: Study
Chronic Heartburn May Raise Odds for Throat Cancer: Study
Hospitals can reap big profits from central line infections - FierceHealthcare
Hospitals can reap big profits from central line infections - FierceHealthcare
Electronic health records adoption up - Atlanta Business Chronicle
Electronic health records adoption up - Atlanta Business Chronicle
Medical history on display | Georgia Health News
Medical history on display | Georgia Health News
Can My Insurer Deny Coverage For Care At An Out-Of-Network Hospital? - Kaiser Health News
Can My Insurer Deny Coverage For Care At An Out-Of-Network Hospital? - Kaiser Health News
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
American Cancer Society Celebrates 100 Years of Progress
American Cancer Society Celebrates 100 Years of Progress
University Hospital administrators trade suits for scrubs - FierceHealthcare
University Hospital administrators trade suits for scrubs - FierceHealthcare
St. Francis' new Heart Hospital set to open next week | Latest News | Columbus Ledger Enquirer
St. Francis' new Heart Hospital set to open next week | Latest News | Columbus Ledger Enquirer
Liability Shocker: A Rare Truce on Medical Malpractice Suits - Businessweek
Liability Shocker: A Rare Truce on Medical Malpractice Suits - Businessweek
Survey: Even In Southern States, Medicaid Expansion Is Popular – Capsules - The KHN Blog
Survey: Even In Southern States, Medicaid Expansion Is Popular – Capsules - The KHN Blog
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Significant Variations In Digital Mammography Cancer Detection Rates
Significant Variations In Digital Mammography Cancer Detection Rates
Unnecessary Breast Biopsy Surgery Performed On More Than One Third Of Texas Women Diagnosed With A Breast Mass
Unnecessary Breast Biopsy Surgery Performed On More Than One Third Of Texas Women Diagnosed With A Breast Mass
Losing Weight May Ease Chronic Heartburn
Losing Weight May Ease Chronic Heartburn
Newer, Pricier Prostate Cancer Radiation No Better Than Old: Study
Newer, Pricier Prostate Cancer Radiation No Better Than Old: Study
Racial Disparities Seen in U.S. Lung Cancer Treatment
Racial Disparities Seen in U.S. Lung Cancer Treatment
Albany Herald | County to send letter in support of Phoebe
Albany Herald | County to send letter in support of Phoebe
Monday, May 20, 2013
Unwanted price to hospitalists’ growth -- more liability suits - amednews.com
Unwanted price to hospitalists’ growth -- more liability suits - amednews.com
House hearing focuses on quality’s role in SGR reform - amednews.com
House hearing focuses on quality’s role in SGR reform - amednews.com
Pay that motivates your medical practice staff - amednews.com
Pay that motivates your medical practice staff - amednews.com
“Seismic shift” lifts primary care's impact on hospital revenues - amednews.com
“Seismic shift” lifts primary care's impact on hospital revenues - amednews.com
Women Less Likely to Get Trauma Center Care After Injury: Study
Women Less Likely to Get Trauma Center Care After Injury: Study
Primary care physicians rely more on ER docs to evaluate their patients - FierceHealthcare
Primary care physicians rely more on ER docs to evaluate their patients - FierceHealthcare
CMS provides in-depth guidance on discharge planning - FierceHealthcare
CMS provides in-depth guidance on discharge planning - FierceHealthcare
New VA center director meets with lawmaker | www.wsbtv.com
New VA center director meets with lawmaker | www.wsbtv.com
Georgia depends heavily on federal money | www.ajc.com
Georgia depends heavily on federal money | www.ajc.com
Surgeons-in-training dislike new work hours: survey | Reuters
Surgeons-in-training dislike new work hours: survey | Reuters
Sunday, May 19, 2013
Age Amplifies Damage From Obesity, Study Finds
Age Amplifies Damage From Obesity, Study Finds
New Device May Show Doctors More of the Colon
New Device May Show Doctors More of the Colon
Up For Discussion: Cost Of Cancer Care Avoided Too Often : Shots - Health News : NPR
Up For Discussion: Cost Of Cancer Care Avoided Too Often : Shots - Health News : NPR
Thursday, May 16, 2013
New Drug May Help Immune System Fight Cancer
New Drug May Help Immune System Fight Cancer
Journal: Stronger doctor-patient partnerships improve healthcare - FierceHealthcare
Journal: Stronger doctor-patient partnerships improve healthcare - FierceHealthcare
Albany hospital merger slowed by latest ruling | Georgia Health News
Albany hospital merger slowed by latest ruling | Georgia Health News
Doctors Reluctant to Expand Nurse Practitioners' Role: Survey
Doctors Reluctant to Expand Nurse Practitioners' Role: Survey
Angelina Jolie And The Rise Of Preventive Mastectomies : Shots - Health News : NPR
Angelina Jolie And The Rise Of Preventive Mastectomies : Shots - Health News : NPR
Athens hospitals make progress in developing residency programs | Online Athens
Athens hospitals make progress in developing residency programs | Online Athens
Ga. Attorney General Calls for Warnings on Powerful Pain Medications | WABE 90.1 FM
Ga. Attorney General Calls for Warnings on Powerful Pain Medications | WABE 90.1 FM
Doctors Transform How They Practice Medicine - Kaiser Health News
Doctors Transform How They Practice Medicine - Kaiser Health News
Docs, Nurses Disagree Over Expanded Nurse Roles – Capsules - The KHN Blog
Docs, Nurses Disagree Over Expanded Nurse Roles – Capsules - The KHN Blog
Senate Confirms Tavenner To Head CMS - Kaiser Health News
Senate Confirms Tavenner To Head CMS - Kaiser Health News
6 Biggest Reasons Hospital Strategy Will Fail | Strategic Planning
6 Biggest Reasons Hospital Strategy Will Fail | Strategic Planning
Order prevents Phoebe Putney from integrating new hospital | Modern Healthcare
Order prevents Phoebe Putney from integrating new hospital | Modern Healthcare
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Reduce noise to improve OR communication, prevent errors - FierceHealthcare
Reduce noise to improve OR communication, prevent errors - FierceHealthcare
AHA: Care teams gain traction at hospitals - FierceHealthcare
AHA: Care teams gain traction at hospitals - FierceHealthcare
Most doctors still reject Medicaid as program expansion nears | McClatchy
Most doctors still reject Medicaid as program expansion nears | McClatchy
Hospitals, Testing Companies Face Questions About Value Of Community Screenings - Kaiser Health News
Hospitals, Testing Companies Face Questions About Value Of Community Screenings - Kaiser Health News
Veto sidetracks tax break for medical charities | Georgia Health News
Veto sidetracks tax break for medical charities | Georgia Health News
SGR reform remains 'top priority' | Modern Healthcare
SGR reform remains 'top priority' | Modern Healthcare
Angelina Jolie says she had double mastectomy | www.accessatlanta.com
Angelina Jolie says she had double mastectomy | www.accessatlanta.com
First ACA physician shield becomes law in Georgia - amednews.com
First ACA physician shield becomes law - amednews.com
Monday, May 13, 2013
Hospital bylaws can trip up employed physicians - amednews.com
Hospital bylaws can trip up employed physicians - amednews.com
New Guidelines Say Doctors Should Screen All Adults for 'Risky' Drinking
New Guidelines Say Doctors Should Screen All Adults for 'Risky' Drinking
Competition Spurs 2 Oregon Insurers To Lower Proposed Rates – Capsules - The KHN Blog
Competition Spurs 2 Oregon Insurers To Lower Proposed Rates – Capsules - The KHN Blog
Hospitals could lose $500M in federal funds | www.ajc.com
Hospitals could lose $500M in federal funds | www.ajc.com
No Medicare cuts from IPAB in 2015 - amednews.com
No Medicare cuts from IPAB in 2015 - amednews.com
Qualifications of medical expert witnesses come under fire - amednews.com
Qualifications of medical expert witnesses come under fire - amednews.com
CMS: Do EHRs lead to upcoding? - amednews.com
CMS: Do EHRs lead to upcoding? - amednews.com
Obesity Crisis May Be Fueling Big Jump in Sleep Apnea Cases
Obesity Crisis May Be Fueling Big Jump in Sleep Apnea Cases
Nurses without jobs: A sign of the times | Georgia Health News
Nurses without jobs: A sign of the times | Georgia Health News
The Dramatic Difference: What A Hospital Charges Vs. What Medicare Pays – Capsules - The KHN Blog
The Dramatic Difference: What A Hospital Charges Vs. What Medicare Pays – Capsules - The KHN Blog
Watchful waiting doesn't pay for asymptomatic inguinal hernias : Surgery News
Watchful waiting doesn't pay for asymptomatic inguinal hernias : Surgery News
ACS TESTIFIES AT CONGRESSIONAL HEARING ON PAYMENT REFORM
May 10, 2013 ACS NewsScope | American College of Surgeons
Friday, May 10, 2013
Wip1 Could Be New Target For Treatment Of Colorectal, Breast And Ovarian Cancers
Wip1 Could Be New Target For Treatment Of Colorectal, Breast And Ovarian Cancers
Breast Cancer Oncogenes Muted By MicroRNA Cooperation
Breast Cancer Oncogenes Muted By MicroRNA Cooperation
Hospitals get more revenue from primary care docs than specialists - FierceHealthcare
Hospitals get more revenue from primary care docs than specialists - FierceHealthcare
The insurance exchanges are coming –– but what will that mean? | Georgia Health News
The insurance exchanges are coming –– but what will that mean? | Georgia Health News
California Weighs Expanded Role For Nurse Practitioners - Kaiser Health News
California Weighs Expanded Role For Nurse Practitioners - Kaiser Health News
Boehner Says GOP Will Not Make Nominations For Medicare Cost Control Panel – Capsules - The KHN Blog
Boehner Says GOP Will Not Make Nominations For Medicare Cost Control Panel – Capsules - The KHN Blog
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
Just How Might Exercise Lower Breast Cancer Risk?
Just How Might Exercise Lower Breast Cancer Risk?
Hospitals making minimal but sustained headway on patient safety - FierceHealthcare
Hospitals making minimal but sustained headway on patient safety - FierceHealthcare
Braselton hospital on pace to open in spring 2015
Braselton hospital on pace to open in spring 2015
Gwinnett Daily Post | Eastside launches public display effort of ER wait times
Gwinnett Daily Post | Eastside launches public display effort of ER wait times
Uniform Quality Measures Sought for an SGR Repeal
Uniform Quality Measures Sought for an SGR Repeal
Medicare Data Show Wide Variation In Hospital Pricing – Capsules - The KHN Blog
Medicare Data Show Wide Variation In Hospital Pricing – Capsules - The KHN Blog
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Prostate Cancer May Be Deadlier for the Uninsured
Prostate Cancer May Be Deadlier for the Uninsured
Tavenner nomination to head CMS will move forward - FierceHealthcare
Tavenner nomination to head CMS will move forward - FierceHealthcare
Doctors' Diagnostic Errors Are Often Not Mentioned But Can Take A Serious Toll - Kaiser Health News
Doctors' Diagnostic Errors Are Often Not Mentioned But Can Take A Serious Toll - Kaiser Health News
Phoebe reduces document burden for hospitals | Georgia Health News
Phoebe reduces document burden for hospitals | Georgia Health News
Monday, May 6, 2013
Doctors strike back at EHR vendor with class-action suit - amednews.com
Doctors strike back at EHR vendor with class-action suit - amednews.com
New Medicare ordering and referring policy delayed - amednews.com
New Medicare ordering and referring policy delayed - amednews.com
Medicare incentives seen as crucial to coordinated EHRs - amednews.com
Medicare incentives seen as crucial to coordinated EHRs - amednews.com
Medical practice action plan: Overcome regulation overload - amednews.com
Medical practice action plan: Overcome regulation overload - amednews.com
Medicare IPAB power neutered through fiscal 2015 - FierceHealthcare
Medicare IPAB power neutered through fiscal 2015 - FierceHealthcare
Sunday, May 5, 2013
Private practice's future in a changing time for medicine - amednews.com
Private practice's future in a changing time for medicine - amednews.com
More Younger Women Getting Breast Cancer
More Younger Women Getting Breast Cancer
Breast Implants Can Hinder Breast Cancer Survival In Women
Breast Implants Can Hinder Breast Cancer Survival In Women
Testicular Cancer on Rise in U.S., Especially Among Hispanic Men
Testicular Cancer on Rise in U.S., Especially Among Hispanic Men
Advocates Head To Court To Overturn Medicare Rules For Observation Care - Kaiser Health News
Advocates Head To Court To Overturn Medicare Rules For Observation Care - Kaiser Health News
Ryan tells GOP to capitalize on health care | www.ajc.com
Ryan tells GOP to capitalize on health care | www.ajc.com
Friday, May 3, 2013
FDA bans crushable generic OxyContin - amednews.com
FDA bans crushable generic OxyContin - amednews.com
Doctor wins in expert witness case against medical society - amednews.com
Doctor wins in expert witness case against medical society - amednews.com
Doctors troubled by FTC's role in scope-of-practice issues - amednews.com
Doctors troubled by FTC's role in scope-of-practice issues - amednews.com
Small businesses may get sticker shock, little clarity from 1st health insurance rate requests - The Washington Post
Small businesses may get sticker shock, little clarity from 1st health insurance rate requests - The Washington Post
Thursday, May 2, 2013
Longer Sleep Duration Associated With Increased Risk Of Developing Colorectal Cancer
Longer Sleep Duration Associated With Increased Risk Of Developing Colorectal Cancer
Surgical mortality no worse at critical access hospitals - FierceHealthcare
Surgical mortality no worse at critical access hospitals - FierceHealthcare
2 investigates: Shopping for out-of-pocket medical procedures | www.wsbtv.com
2 investigates: Shopping for out-of-pocket medical procedures | www.wsbtv.com
Nonprofit Hospitals Encouraged To Address Obesity
Nonprofit Hospitals Encouraged To Address Obesity
Phoebe subpoenas other hospitals in FTC fight | Georgia Health News
Phoebe subpoenas other hospitals in FTC fight | Georgia Health News
Feds investigating Tenet's Atlanta hospitals - Atlanta Business Chronicle
Feds investigating Tenet's Atlanta hospitals - Atlanta Business Chronicle
Doc leadership, engagement key to bundled payment success - FierceHealthcare
Doc leadership, engagement key to bundled payment success - FierceHealthcare
Obama Says Health Care Law Is ‘Working Fine’ - NYTimes.com
Obama Says Health Care Law Is ‘Working Fine’ - NYTimes.com
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