Sunday, June 30, 2013

Minimally Invasive Techniques Allow Doctors To Remove Suspicious Polyps, Keep Colon Intact

Minimally Invasive Techniques Allow Doctors To Remove Suspicious Polyps, Keep Colon Intact

Hospitals get 10 more checklists to keep patients safe - FierceHealthcare

Hospitals get 10 more checklists to keep patients safe - FierceHealthcare

An innovative idea that’s crossing boundaries | Georgia Health News

An innovative idea that’s crossing boundaries | Georgia Health News

Royal Philips strikes $300M deal with Georgia Regents Health System - Atlanta Business Chronicle

Royal Philips strikes $300M deal with Georgia Regents Health System - Atlanta Business Chronicle

Phoebe Putney, FTC could reach settlement | Georgia Health News

Phoebe Putney, FTC could reach settlement | Georgia Health News

Those Left Out Of Medicaid Expansion Won’t Have To Buy Insurance – Capsules - The KHN Blog

Those Left Out Of Medicaid Expansion Won’t Have To Buy Insurance – Capsules - The KHN Blog

Thursday, June 27, 2013

Hospital pays $500K to settle claims of improper doc relationships - FierceHealthcare

Hospital pays $500K to settle claims of improper doc relationships - FierceHealthcare

Hospital CPR quality varies and affects survival rates - FierceHealthcare

Hospital CPR quality varies and affects survival rates - FierceHealthcare

Nurses say state shortchanges licensing board | Georgia Health News

Nurses say state shortchanges licensing board | Georgia Health News

Navigators Will Play Key Role As Marketplace Launch Nears - Kaiser Health News

Navigators Will Play Key Role As Marketplace Launch Nears - Kaiser Health News

Medicare Enhances Doctor-Rating Website – Capsules - The KHN Blog

Medicare Enhances Doctor-Rating Website – Capsules - The KHN Blog

Tuesday, June 25, 2013

Report: Use evidence-based research for better, safer surgery - FierceHealthcare

Report: Use evidence-based research for better, safer surgery - FierceHealthcare

Curbing preventable hospitalizations won't contain Medicare costs - FierceHealthcare

Curbing preventable hospitalizations won't contain Medicare costs - FierceHealthcare

Most unscheduled hospital admissions come through ER - FierceHealthcare

Most unscheduled hospital admissions come through ER - FierceHealthcare

Doctor-specific Medicare claims data could be released | Modern Healthcare

Doctor-specific Medicare claims data could be released | Modern Healthcare

Residency shortage leaves docs with no place to train - FierceHealthcare

Residency shortage leaves docs with no place to train - FierceHealthcare

Do drug discount savings go to hospital CEO bonuses? - FierceHealthcare

Do drug discount savings go to hospital CEO bonuses? - FierceHealthcare

Major health IT firm to expand in state | Georgia Health News

Major health IT firm to expand in state | Georgia Health News

U.S. Unveils Health Care Web Site and Call Center - NYTimes.com

U.S. Unveils Health Care Web Site and Call Center - NYTimes.com

Monday, June 24, 2013

States get creative to meet Medicaid specialty care shortfall - amednews.com

States get creative to meet Medicaid specialty care shortfall - amednews.com

Independence comes at price many doctors still willing to pay - amednews.com

Independence comes at price many doctors still willing to pay - amednews.com

High court defines when physicians can unite against insurers - amednews.com

High court defines when physicians can unite against insurers - amednews.com

Georgia increases cancer awareness through screening and research | Online Athens

Georgia increases cancer awareness through screening and research | Online Athens

Tenet Healthcare to acquire Vanguard Health Systems | Modern Healthcare

Tenet Healthcare to acquire Vanguard Health Systems | Modern Healthcare

Officials Prepare For 'Biggest Open-Enrollment Season We've Ever Seen' - Kaiser Health News

Officials Prepare For 'Biggest Open-Enrollment Season We've Ever Seen' - Kaiser Health News

Promise of price cut on hospital bills is in limbo | www.ajc.com

Promise of price cut on hospital bills is in limbo | www.ajc.com

Friday, June 21, 2013

Will Medicare pay disclosure ruling be last straw for doctors? - amednews.com

Will Medicare pay disclosure ruling be last straw for doctors? - amednews.com

5 reasons to fire your attorney - amednews.com

5 reasons to fire your attorney - amednews.com

With Health Exchanges Poised To Open, PR Push Draws Scrutiny : Shots - Health News : NPR

With Health Exchanges Poised To Open, PR Push Draws Scrutiny : Shots - Health News : NPR

Study: MERS easily spread in hospitals - FierceHealthcare

Study: MERS easily spread in hospitals - FierceHealthcare

Piedmont Newnan Hospital celebrates first year in new facility - The Newnan Times-Herald

Piedmont Newnan Hospital celebrates first year in new facility - The Newnan Times-Herald

Ex-Grady assistant controller indicted on embezzlement charges - Atlanta Business Chronicle

Ex-Grady assistant controller indicted on embezzlement charges - Atlanta Business Chronicle

Doctors perform thousands of unnecessary surgeries

Doctors perform thousands of unnecessary surgeries

Sunday, June 9, 2013

Tuesday, June 4, 2013

That Employee Who Smokes Costs The Boss $5,800 A Year : Shots - Health News : NPR

That Employee Who Smokes Costs The Boss $5,800 A Year : Shots - Health News : NPR

Aspirin Equals Pricier Blood Thinner for Preventing Clots: Study

Aspirin Equals Pricier Blood Thinner for Preventing Clots: Study

National hospital chains see better M&A value creation - FierceHealthcare

National hospital chains see better M&A value creation - FierceHealthcare

Hospital CEOs among the highest paid across all industries - FierceHealthcare

Hospital CEOs among the highest paid across all industries - FierceHealthcare

U.S. House approves bill on prescription drug tracking | Reuters

U.S. House approves bill on prescription drug tracking | Reuters

Monday, June 3, 2013

Fine-Tuning Breast Cancer Treatments: What Works Better?

Fine-Tuning Breast Cancer Treatments: What Works Better?

Considerations for doc involvement in hospital advertising - FierceHealthcare

Considerations for doc involvement in hospital advertising - FierceHealthcare

New Match Policy Boosts Residency Positions

New Match Policy Boosts Residency Positions

Judge Ends 33-Year Injunction That Shielded Medicare Data on Doctors - WSJ.com

Judge Ends 33-Year Injunction That Shielded Medicare Data on Doctors - WSJ.com

Medicare Data Show Wide Divide In What Hospitals Bill For Outpatient Services – Capsules - The KHN Blog

Medicare Data Show Wide Divide In What Hospitals Bill For Outpatient Services – Capsules - The KHN Blog

Physician career moves: List before you leap - amednews.com

Physician career moves: List before you leap - amednews.com

Politics may give HHS chief control of Medicare IPAB - amednews.com

Politics may give HHS chief control of Medicare IPAB - amednews.com

U.S. Cancer Patients Suffering From Drug Shortages

U.S. Cancer Patients Suffering From Drug Shortages

A respite for Medicare; Social Security no worse: Associated Press Business News - MSN Money

A respite for Medicare; Social Security no worse: Associated Press Business News - MSN Money