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Republicans demand hearings for Berwick
(Jul 18)
Republican senators on the Finance Committee insist on hearings for the nomination of Don Berwick for administrator of CMS
New Hope for Diagnosing Alzheimer’s Disease
(Jul 18)
A recent article in the New York Times said for the first time in 25 years, the medical community is looking to change the criteria for Alzheimer’s disease
Temporary reprieve from 'red flags' rule could be
(Jun 19)
An agreement to exempt healthcare providers from the federal “red flags” privacy rule could be forthcoming, according to a recent report from the Bureau of National Affairs.
Apple is the new hacker bulls-eye
(Jun 19)
As Apple grows in size and become ubiquitous on mobile devices, hackers are beginning to shift their attention towards the company
Docs' win on Medicare too late to stop 21% cut
(Jun 19)
Doctors who receive Medicare payments won a round Friday in their bid for a raise - but first they'll suffer a big cut in their government reimbursements.
Analyzing the Financial Impact of RUG-IV
(Apr 10)
As we await notice of Congressional action on this matter and publication of the 2011 SNF PPS rule, providers should begin thinking about how these changes will impact operations and financial performance.
Health Care Reform: What does it mean for Seniors?
(Apr 4)
Some seniors may lose Medicare benefits they now enjoy. Many others will gain from an enhancement of Medicare’s prescription-drug program.
Doctor-starved: America's heartland in crisis
(Mar 27)
For one doctor practicing in America's heartland, the new health care law and its incentives to keep doctors on the farm is a start, not a solution, to the medical care crisis afflicting rural America.
Little-Known Health Care Law Provision Is a Budget
(Mar 27)
While Congress spent the last year debating how to provide health insurance for the uninsured, a little-known provision slipped into the heath care law that could cost some Americans upwards of $2,000 a year.
Next: Handheld healthcare
(Mar 4)
It is absolutely essential that healthcare providers embrace and make full use of the technological advances of the 21st century
Spaniards arrested in alleged global hacking
(Mar 3)
Authorities have arrested three Spaniards suspected of infecting 13 million computers with a program that allowed them to steal personal and financial data worldwide.
Republican's Budget Gets Obama's Attention
(Feb 8)
Rep. Paul D. Ryan says he is determined to make sure the Republican Party is viewed as "the alternative party, not the opposition party."
40% of Cancers Preventable
(Feb 8)
About 40% of cancers could be prevented if people stopped smoking and overeating, limited their alcohol, exercised regularly and got vaccines targeting cancer-causing infections, experts say.
Should BlackBerry owners power down?
(Jan 25)
According to a British occupational psychologist, persistent monitoring of your BlackBerry will increase stress levels and most likely decrease productivity too.
Patients demand: 'Give us our damned data'
(Jan 15)
'What part of "Give us our damn data" do you not understand?'
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