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Emotional problems linger for children displaced by Katrina - American Medical News Sep 9, 2010, 12:14 pm
A study finds that although access to medical care has improved, they remain traumatized by "the per ... more
Another insurer blames health reform for layoffs - American Medical News Sep 9, 2010, 12:14 pm
Assurant Health says the cuts will help "streamline its organizational structure" to prepare for cha ... more
Ohio physicians team up with online lab firm to provide low-cost blood tests - American Medical News Sep 8, 2010, 12:14 pm
What started as a service to help area patients has expanded to benefit patients in 47 states. ... more
N.C. Blues' request for 7% rate hike is lowest in 3 years - American Medical News Sep 8, 2010, 12:14 pm
The company says the higher costs, pending approval from the state Dept. of Insurance, reflect chang ... more
Oklahoma court halts 1% health plan tax - American Medical News Sep 7, 2010, 12:14 pm
The ruling comes after the state's insurance chief said she will not enforce the levy because the Le ... more
Health care data breaches expected to continue to rise - American Medical News Sep 7, 2010, 12:14 pm
The sector is going through a transformation with a more intense focus on sharing medical informatio ... more
Tax burden may be eased by recent changes in laws - American Medical News Sep 6, 2010, 6:15 am
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WellPoint becomes latest to open retail insurance store - American Medical News Sep 6, 2010, 6:15 am
The number of health plan outlets is small but is expected to grow as more consumers look to buy ind ... more
Retail clinics' role in U.S. health system yet to be defined - American Medical News Sep 6, 2010, 6:15 am
A new study details possible changes, including pay structures that offer incentives to coordinate c ... more
How to get wired: The basics of health information exchange - American Medical News Sep 6, 2010, 6:15 am
Earning incentives for meaningful use requires your EMR system to communicate with other technology ... more
Medical liability: Lawsuit chances take a toll - American Medical News Sep 6, 2010, 6:14 am
A new report found that 61% of doctors 55 and older have been sued, and AMA leaders say such finding ... more
Early palliative care lengthens survival for lung cancer patients - American Medical News Sep 6, 2010, 6:14 am
A new study finds they achieved better pain symptom management and were less depressed and anxious t ... more
Katrina's legacy: Rethinking medical disaster planning - American Medical News Sep 6, 2010, 6:14 am
The storm served as a wake-up call, prompting physicians, hospitals and government officials to re-e ... more
Doctor groups seek changes to 2011 Medicare fee rule - American Medical News Sep 6, 2010, 6:14 am
The organizations want CMS to hold off on making proposed revisions to the medical inflation rate un ... more
Elections 2010: Physicians on the ballot - American Medical News Sep 6, 2010, 6:14 am
An Iowa ophthalmologist and a Pennsylvania internist epitomize the health reform choices offered by ... more
Social media pose ethical unknowns for doctors - American Medical News Sep 6, 2010, 6:14 am
There is little professional guidance to help physicians navigate connections with patients on Faceb ... more
Embryonic stem cell research in limbo after surprise injunction - American Medical News Sep 6, 2010, 6:14 am
Researchers say a judge's ruling jeopardizes millions of dollars in ongoing work as the argument abo ... more
Child obesity gap widens among minorities - American Medical News Sep 3, 2010, 12:14 pm
A study advises physicians to measure patients' BMI regularly and take a more active approach to eli ... more
Primary care physicians reluctant to prescribe prostate cancer prevention drug - American Medical News Sep 2, 2010, 12:14 pm
A new survey says they don't know that finasteride is used for chemoprevention. Urologists fear the ... more
Medicare drug premiums to remain stable in 2011 - American Medical News Sep 1, 2010, 12:14 pm
CMS says a slight rate increase for Part D insurance, combined with discounts required by the health ... more
Discount health plans under fire from FTC and states - American Medical News Sep 1, 2010, 12:14 pm
Lawsuits against three companies say customers pay for worthless memberships, leaving them poorer an ... more
Vaccination rate still low for teens despite uptick - American Medical News Aug 31, 2010, 12:14 pm
The CDC sees room for improvement for an age group that's difficult to target because teenagers don' ... more
California rescission rules under attack by health plans - American Medical News Aug 31, 2010, 12:14 pm
Insurers say the new regulations will impose added costs, create inconvenience and invade customers' ... more
How to determine fair wages, benefits for medical practice staff - American Medical News Aug 30, 2010, 6:15 am
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NDM-1 superbug poses threat to medical tourists - American Medical News Aug 30, 2010, 6:15 am
Indian officials accuse a study's authors of naming the mutant gene after New Delhi as a way of scar ... more
New tax rule targets salaries of health insurance executives - American Medical News Aug 30, 2010, 6:15 am
The reform bill significantly reduces the amount of compensation companies can write off. ... more
What editorial writers are saying about the Medicare trustees report - American Medical News Aug 30, 2010, 6:14 am
The Obama administration has touted the report as proof that the health system overhaul is helping M ... more
Most ED patients willing to wait longer to avoid nondoctor care - American Medical News Aug 30, 2010, 6:14 am
As the use of nurse practitioners and physician assistants increases, a survey urges greater disclos ... more
U.S. public health emergency plan calls for better vaccine production - American Medical News Aug 30, 2010, 6:14 am
An HHS report outlines initiatives to streamline research and development of medical countermeasures ... more
Medicaid EMR guidelines spell out state help for doctors - American Medical News Aug 30, 2010, 6:14 am
CMS clarifies the physician support and technical help that will be required, with the federal gover ... more
AMA, state societies back plan limiting insurers' administrative spending - American Medical News Aug 30, 2010, 6:14 am
Insurance commissioners propose barring health plans from considering anti-fraud efforts, coding upg ... more
5-day pill moves emergency contraception back to doctor's office - American Medical News Aug 30, 2010, 6:14 am
When ella is available later this year, physicians will have to decide if prescribing the drug is ri ... more
25% of stroke patients take medication inconsistently - American Medical News Aug 27, 2010, 6:14 pm
A study suggests that doctors explain the importance of multiple drugs because chances of a recurren ... more
Oregon could provide case study on uninsured - American Medical News Aug 27, 2010, 6:14 pm
A project is comparing state residents who received Medicaid coverage in 2008 through a random drawi ... more
PSA levels could drop with commonly prescribed drugs - American Medical News Aug 26, 2010, 12:14 pm
The lowest readings were associated with a combination of statins and thiazide diuretics, a study sa ... more
Mumps immunity falls below optimal level - American Medical News Aug 25, 2010, 12:14 pm
The finding comes as the virus resurfaced in 2009 and continues to spread mostly through Orthodox Je ... more
Internet the go-to place for health information - American Medical News Aug 25, 2010, 12:14 pm
A poll finds nearly all Web users have searched for answers to their medical questions, more than ha ... more
Drug-disposal bill gets Senate's nod - American Medical News Aug 24, 2010, 12:14 pm
The legislation seeks to provide safe, lawful ways for physicians and patients to get rid of unused ... more
Donkey Kong doctor loses throne, bragging rights - American Medical News Aug 24, 2010, 12:14 pm
A New York plastic surgeon is defeated by a hot-sauce magnate. Will he try again? ... more