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CEOs From Multiple Health Industries Announce Consensus Plan to Reform U.S. Health Care - 5/13/2008 - Will Seek Working Partnership with New President, Congress on Public-Private Effort to Expand Health Care Coverage & Revamp Health Care Payment Systems to Emphasize Wellness, Evidence-Based Medicine

VA Honors Top Nurses - 5/12/2008 - Peake: VA Nurses Are 'the Compassionate Heart' of System

Hospital Association Moves Headquarters to Downtown Austin - 5/12/2008 - Hospital Association Moves Headquarters to Downtown Austin

Senior Citizens, Unions, Physicians and Nurses Groups Lend Support to Hospitals' State House Rally - 5/12/2008 - Senior Citizens, Unions, Physicians and Nurses Groups Lend Support to Hospitals' State House Rally

Medical Research Should Include More Women Participants and Examine the Role of Gender in Disease Incidence and Treatment - 5/12/2008 - Medical Research Should Include More Women Participants and Examine the Role of Gender in Disease Incidence and Treatment

Care in California Nursing Homes Improves Under Medicare Quality Initiative - 5/12/2008 - Facilities working with Lumetra significantly reduce use of restraints

Diet and Exercise Are Key Factors in Determining Lung Cancer Risk - 5/12/2008 - Diet and Exercise Are Key Factors in Determining Lung Cancer Risk

Leadership In Green Health Care - 5/12/2008 - Leadership Course Educates Health Care Professionals in new discipline of Sustainable Medicine

7 Medical Myths Even Doctors Believe - 5/12/2008 - Popular culture is loaded with myths and half-truths. Most are harmless. But when doctors start believing medical myths, perhaps it's time to worry.

AHA, ACC Update Management Guidelines for ST-Elevation MI - 5/9/2008 - The two major US cardiology societies have jointly issued an update to their 2004 guidelines on the management of acute ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI).

Finding Physician Jobs: Selling yourself correctly - 5/5/2008 - Finding Physician Jobs: Selling yourself correctly

Demand for New Physicians Strong, According to the Center for Health Workforce Studies Report - 5/5/2008 - The job market for new physicians in New York is characterized by strong demand, according to a recent study from the Center for Health Workforce Studies at University at Albany's School of Public Health.

AAMC, AAU Issue New Guidelines On Managing Conflicts Of Interest - 5/5/2008 - AAMC, AAU Issue New Guidelines On Managing Conflicts Of Interest

ACP Addresses Potential Outcomes of Pay for Performance - 5/5/2008 - The American College of Physicians has issued recommendations to offset the potential adverse effects of pay-for-performance programs and to redirect the focus to the patient.

U.S. Medical School Enrollment Projected to Rise 21 Percent by 2012 - 5/2/2008 - Both New and Existing Schools Will Fuel Growth

Pacemakers Change Biology of the Heart - 5/1/2008 - Study with dogs shows devices much more than a mechanical fix for ailing patients

New ECRI Institute Resources Help Physician Practices Assess And Address Patient Safety And Risk - 5/1/2008 - New ECRI Institute Resources Help Physician Practices Assess And Address Patient Safety And Risk

Patients with Chronic Illness Benefit from Telehealth Intervention - 5/1/2008 - According to MU study, increased patient-provider interaction reduces need for hospitalization

Rural Health Hardest Hit by U.S. Doctor Shortage - 5/1/2008 - Physicians' Increased Specialization, Desire for Work-Life Balance Cited as Causes

Study Finds Impending Shortage of Adult Primary Care Physicians - 4/30/2008 - "Will Generalist Physician Supply Meet Demands of an Increasing and Aging Population?"

Young Physicians Seek More Balance Between Work, Life; Avoid Primary Care - 4/30/2008 - Young Physicians Seek More Balance Between Work, Life; Avoid Primary Care

New AMA/RUC recommendations on Medicare medical home demo submitted to CMS - 4/29/2008 - New AMA/RUC recommendations on Medicare medical home demo submitted to CMS

Mountain States thinks Green - 4/27/2008 - Mountain States thinks Green

Health Professionals Find Adventures In Healing - 4/19/2008 - While many health care professionals have similar careers, an elite number of health experts visit and treat communities in need,respond to disasters and help protect the nations food supply.

House Ways and Means Health Subcommittee Hearing Intended To 'Lay the Groundwork' for U.S. Health System Overhaul - 4/16/2008 - House Ways and Means Health Subcommittee Hearing Intended To 'Lay the Groundwork' for U.S. Health System Overhaul

FEDERAL HEALTH INSURERS ADD NEW SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES - 4/16/2008 - FEDERAL HEALTH INSURERS ADD NEW SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES - 5.6 MILLION FEDERAL WORKERS TO BENEFIT FROM EXPANDED SCREENING AND BRIEF INTERVENTION COVERAGE

AAMC Adopts Position on "Medical Home" System of Care - 4/15/2008 - Coordinated Care Approach May Improve Health Care Outcomes

AMA calls for more physician training in aging care as IOM releases report - 4/14/2008 - Looming Medicare physician payment cuts threaten seniors access to health care

Launching a Global Alliance for Pharmacogenomics - 4/8/2008 - U.S. and Japanese Scientists Partner to Study Genetic Factors that Influence the Safety and Effectiveness of Medicines

Survey Reveals How Today's Doctors Prevent Physician Burnout - 4/1/2008 - LocumTenens.com Says Few Physicians Report Having 'No Free Time'

Physicians Survey Offers Fair Assessment of Rural Medicine - 3/22/2008 - LocumTenens.com Sees Common Myths Dying Out

Statement of the Department of Health and Human Services Regarding Appeal of Consumers Checkbook Decision - 3/18/2008 - Statement of the Department of Health and Human Services Regarding Appeal of Consumers Checkbook Decision

The New Periodicity Schedule - 3/16/2008 - Recommendations for preventive pediatric healthcare

Delayed Defibrillation in One Third of In-Hospital Cardiac Arrests - 3/13/2008 - Delayed Defibrillation in One Third of In-Hospital Cardiac Arrests from Heartwire

2008 NIH budget nearly flat -- again - 1/23/2008 - But the fiscal '08 budget signed into law last month gives a funding boost to community health centers.

National Business Coalition on Health Awards Grants to 14 Coalitions for Diabetes Quality Programs - 1/18/2008 - National Business Coalition on Health Awards Grants to 14 Coalitions for Diabetes Quality Programs

Physicians Want To Learn from Medical Mistakes but Say Current Error-reporting Systems Are Inadequate - 1/10/2008 - The perception that U.S. doctors are unwilling to report medical errors and learn how to prevent them is untrue, according to a new study funded by the Department of Health & Human Services' (HHS) Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ).

AAP Releases Recommendations on Overuse Injuries and Overtraining in Child Athletes - 1/10/2008 - AAP Releases Recommendations on Overuse Injuries and Overtraining in Child Athletes

Hospitalist Care May Modestly Reduce Length of Hospital Stay - 1/8/2008 - Hospitalist Care May Modestly Reduce Length of Hospital Stay

CMS Delays Anti-Markup Rules until January 1, 2009 - 1/4/2008 - CMS Delays Anti-Markup Rules until January 1, 2009

Guidelines Issued for Cystic Fibrosis - 12/16/2007 - The Pulmonary Therapies Committee, established by the Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Foundation, has issued evidence-based recommendations regarding long-term use of medication for maintenance of lung function in patients with CF.

Patient-Physician Email Communication May Be Effective - 11/23/2007 - Patients prefer patient-physician email communication, which takes less time for physicians than does telephone messaging, according to the results of a survey reported in the October issue of Pediatrics.

Physician Recruitment Challenges Continue to Rise - 11/19/2007 - Physician Recruitment Challenges Continue to Rise

Hospitals' Primary Care Docs Boost Outcomes - 11/14/2007 - Being cared for by hospital-based general physicians -- also known as "hospitalists" -- can shorten patients' hospital stays, a U.S. study finds.

Online Advertised Job Vacancies Up in September. - 11/14/2007 - In September there were 4,270,000 online advertised vacancies, an increase of 165,200 or 4 percent from the August level, according to The Conference Board Help-Wanted OnLine Data Series (HWOL). Online advertised vacancies were up (17.5%)

Who Says Medical Education Hasn't Changed? - 11/14/2007 - As the 100th anniversary of the Flexner report approaches[1] in 2010, some say that medical education hasn't changed much since this revolutionary document transformed the way we educate doctors

Patients Like Docs who Communicate Well - 11/14/2007 - Physicians who receive low scores on the communication portion of their licensing exams are more likely to receive complaints from patients later in their career.

Is there a doctor in the house? - 11/14/2007 - Medicare payments to physicians have been essentially flat since 2001, even though the cost of running a medical practice has risen by nearly 20 percent. Some Minnesota doctors say they can't afford to take

Medical Malpractice Cases: Trends and Insights - 11/14/2007 - An incidence of medical malpractice can be a difficult matter to prove. Recent statistics indicate that almost two-thirds of

States let adult kids keep insurance longer - 11/14/2007 - West Virginia state Del. Sam Cann (D) has five kids in their 20s, and three had no health insurance shortly after graduating college.

CMS ANNOUNCES PAYMENT REFORMS FOR INPATIENT HOSPITAL SERVICES IN 2008 - 11/14/2007 - The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) today issued a final rule that takes significant steps to improve the accuracy

Empower Others to Take Control of Their Health - 11/14/2007 - By Georgianna Donadio, M.Sc., Ph.D Its no secret that we Americans have reached an all time level of being unhealthy, thanks to an ever increasing stress-filled lifestyle. Despite widespread

Demystifying the J-1 Visa Waiver Process for Physicians - 11/14/2007 - If you are a foreign medical school graduate (FMG) who is not a U.S. Citizen, and you are seeking further medical training in the U.S., a J-1 Visa (Education Exchange Visa) will enable you

APHA to Create Major Climate Change Initiative - 11/14/2007 - "There is a direct connection between climate change and the health of our planet," American Public Health Association (APHA) Executive Director Georges C. Benjamin,

NEW AAP REPORTS HELP PEDIATRICIANS IDENTIFY AND MANAGE AUTISM EARLIER - 11/14/2007 - SAN FRANCISCO Two new clinical reports from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) will help pediatricians recognize autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) earlier and guide families to effective interventions, which will ultimately improve the

MSHA places Quality performance on Web site - 11/14/2007 - While most hospitals publicly report their performance to national and state databases, only a handful of hospitals put their quality scores on their own Web site. Mountain States Health Alliance (MSHA) has joined an elite

Fair Housing and The Medical Community - 11/14/2007 - In this series of articles, we have discussed federal, state, and local fair housing laws and how they relate to medical professionals. We have discussed how the law defines disability and

American College of Physicians Issues Guidelines for COPD - 11/14/2007 - November 6, 2007 The American College of Physicians (ACP) has issued clinical recommendations for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

Emergency Medicine: Tips for Success. - 11/14/2007 - Find a Niche: The general recommendation for emergency physicians entering academics is to do a fellowship

TEAMWORK IN HEALTHCARE - 11/14/2007 - I'm not breaking news when I say teams are important. But teamwork in healthcare means more than just financial strength and competitive

Guidelines Issued for Management of Low Back Pain CME/CE - 11/7/2007 - The American College of Physicians (ACP) and the American Pain Society (APS) have issued a comprehensive joint clinical practice guideline for the diagnosis and treatment of low back pain

A Model for Health Care That Pays for Quality - 11/7/2007 - By MILT FREUDENHEIM Published: November 7, 2007 Seeing low fees for family doctors as a weak link in the nations health care system, some big employers and health insurers are seeking new ways to pay doctors to reward high-quality medical care.

CDC Presents First StatebyState Data on Work Limitations Caused by Arthritis - 10/11/2007 - Work limitation due to arthritis in all workingage adults ranges from a low of 3.4 percent in Hawaii to a high of 15 percent in Kentucky

Do Residents Know When Students Are Pulling their Weight? - 10/10/2007 - Question Can residents and attendings really tell who is working hard and who is slacking off? The simple answer is yes, of course they can.

AMA Wants Probe of Pharmacy Based Health Clinics - 7/27/2007 - "It seemed to many [AMA] members that there was an inherent conflict of interest in a relationship between a health clinic and a pharmacy chain in terms of writing prescriptions and getting them filled in that pharmacy,"

Community Health Clinics Flourish, but Doctors Are Few - 7/27/2007 - The number of physicians employed by the centers has increased by 41 percent, to 7,320, under the federally funded expansion.

Doctors Don't Care for Incentives - 7/27/2007 - "We examined how hospitals participating in this program compare in their quality of care and outcomes with regards to heart attacks to a control group of hospitals [not participating in pay-for performance incentives]," Dr. Glickman said.

ER Analysis - 7/27/2007 - No one wants to spend time in the emergency room, and there are many other alternatives available, said Emerson Smith, a clinical research professor at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine.

Fair Housing and The Medical Community - 7/27/2007 - If a patient comes to you asking for a letter of verification for their housing provider, theyre asking that provider to make a reasonable accommodation or reasonable modification under Fair Housing Laws due to a physical or mental disability.

FDA Announces Audio Broadcasts on Emerging Drug Safety Information - 7/27/2007 - Since the service was launched in February 2007, it has alerted listeners to the potential hazards of skin-numbing products used in hair removal.

FDA Approves Period Suppression Pill - 7/27/2007 - "I certainly can understand the benefits of taking these kinds of medications, but for most women menstruation is a normal life event - not a medical condition," said Elson, who researches the sociology of gender and medical sociology.

FDA Reinforces Commitment to Drug Safety - 7/27/2007 - Progress Underway, New Initiatives Announced in Response to Institute of Medicine Recommendations

First Impressions: Does Physician Attire Matter? - 7/27/2007 - Hippocrates said that physicians "must be clean in person, well dressed, and anointed with sweet-smelling unguents. . . "

Former House Speaker Gingrich, Others Endorse Medical Home Concept - 7/27/2007 - The best strategy for Medicare is to "develop early intervention and care coordination" to prevent health care problems from becoming acute and catastrophic, said Ignagni.

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Fulton County Hospitals and AHA Join Forces to Beat Heart Attack Deaths - 7/27/2007 - This one-of-a-kind initiative makes it possible for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) to transmit life-saving data to local Atlanta hospitals in order to shorten the time to treatment and increase a heart attack victim's chance of survival.

HHS Launches New Online Toolkit for Medical Responses to Radiation Emergencies - 7/27/2007 - HHS Leavitt today announced the Department of Health and Human Services has developed a new online diagnostic and treatment toolkit designed for health care providers,who may have to provide medical care during a radiation incident.

How to Manage Difficult Patient Encounters - 7/27/2007 - Begin by acknowledging that you notice the pattern of frequent visits...

Massachusetts begins health-care experiment - 7/27/2007 - Those making more than three times the federal poverty level at least $30,630 for an individual and $61,950 for a family of four can choose their own coverage from new, lower-cost private plans, if they aren't insured through work.

Medical Emergency Preparedness in Office Practice - 7/27/2007 - One recent study found that the average family practice office has 3.8 childhood emergencies each year.

U.S. Medical School Enrollment Projected to Increase by 17 Percent - 7/27/2007 - First-year enrollment in U.S. medical schools is projected to increase 17 percent by 2012 to nearly 19,300 students, according to an annual survey of medical school expansion plans released today by the AAMC (Association of American Medical Colleges).

Healthcare Industry Embracing Sustainability and Green Building Source - 7/27/2007 - "...Improved well-being is an important finding that the market cannot afford to ignore if we are going to accelerate green building in this sector."

Seniors Never Too Old to Benefit From Structured Exercise - 7/27/2007 - "You have to put it in realistic terms, but once (older adult patients) see the benefits of exercise, most will stick with it," says Zlotnick.

Wellness Programs For Employees - 7/27/2007 - "...With premiums soaring in the last five years, companies are looking at anything to curb health costs", says Kathie Lingle, director of Alliance of Work-Life Progress, a membership organization for human-resources professionals.

AAFP and Revolution - 5/1/2007 - AAFP and Revolution Health Announce Partnership to Promote Consumer

AMA supports Health - 5/1/2007 - AMA supports Health IT Adoption In Doctor's Offices

Cooler Heads Prevail - 5/1/2007 - Cooler Heads Prevail In Cardiac Arrest UCSD Medical Center

Fair Housing and The Medical Community - 5/1/2007 - Do You Have Patients With Physical or Mental Disabilities? Read on!

Fewer Medical Students Choose Primary Care - 5/1/2007 - Fewer Medical Students Choose Primary Care

House Passes - 5/1/2007 - House Passes $463.5B FY 2007 Omnibus Appropriations Bill That Includes Increases For Health Programs

Institutions Account - 5/1/2007 - Institutions Account for Billions in Business Volume

Joint Principles - 5/1/2007 - Joint Principles of a Patient-Centered Medical Home Released by Organizations Representing More Than 300,000 Physicians

Majority of State - 5/1/2007 - Majority of State Medicaid Programs Have or Plan To Have 'Pay-For-Performance'

May Marks National Critical Care Awareness and Recognition Month - 5/1/2007 - May Marks National Critical Care Awareness and Recognition Month

Medicare Provides Preventive Services - 5/1/2007 - Medicare Provides Preventive Services

New Data Provides - 5/1/2007 - New Data Provides Insight On Physician Assistant Profession

Pump Design - 5/1/2007 - Pump Design Could Give Heart Patients New Hope

Record Numberof U.S. Medical School Seniors Apply - 5/1/2007 - Record Numberof U.S. Medical School Seniors Apply

Resident Work Hour Restrictions - 5/1/2007 - Resident Work Hour Restrictions Could Prove Costly For Teaching Hospitals

Senate Committee - 5/1/2007 - Senate Committee Approves Fiscal Year 2008 Budget Resolution With Additional Funds For Health Care Programs

Washington Hospitals Post Price, Quality Data Online - 5/1/2007 - Washington Hospitals Post Price, Quality Data Online

Emergency Department Overcrowding - 2/8/2007 - Emergency Department Overcrowding

Giving Flu Shot May Protect Cardiovascular Diease Patients - 2/8/2007 - Giving Flu Shot May Protect Cardiovascular Diease Patients

Is There Enough Emergency Care Everywhere? - 2/8/2007 - Emergency Physicians' President Testifies in Salt Lake City at IOM Forum on Rural Emergency Medicine

AAFP, ACP and AOA - 2/8/2007 - Meet With Congress On Medicare Reimbursements

Fair Housing Laws and The Medical Community - 2/8/2007 - Fair Housing Laws and The Medical Community

Health Information Technology For Physicians - 2/8/2007 - Health Information Technology For Physicians

New Policy - 2/8/2007 - Dual Residency Programs Support FPs Who Provide Emergency Care

Three-Fourths Of Emergency Department Directors Report Shortages Of Medical Specialists - 2/8/2007 - Half Report Patients "Boarding" Four Hours Or More

Considering The Services of A Recruiter? - 2/8/2007 - It takes Team Effort to do it Successfully!

Family Physicians Help Meet The Emergency Care Needs of Rural America - 2/8/2007 - Family Physicians Help Meet The Emergency Care Needs of Rural America

Illinois Initiative Brings Relief To Family Physicians Grappling With Backlogs In Their Medicaid Accounts - 2/8/2007 - Illinois Initiative Brings Relief To Family Physicians Grappling With Backlogs In Their Medicaid Accounts

Relationships In Your Office - 2/8/2007 - Can Make or Break Vital Aspects of Your Practice