Archive for March, 2009

No job, no bill: Physicians tell how they help longtime patients struggling during recession

Saturday, March 21st, 2009
Experts say for the cost of a few visits, physicians can build up long-term loyalty that will pay off when hard times end.

Practices paperless before 2012 could maximize Medicare bonuses

Saturday, March 21st, 2009
Physicians can earn tens of thousands in IT incentives, but they must act quickly to achieve the biggest benefit and avoid penalties.

White House summit takes 1st step in health system reform discussion

Saturday, March 21st, 2009
Obama invited more than 100 people involved with health care to a meeting to search for common ground.

Texas hospital settles charges of boycotting physician-owned hospital

Saturday, March 21st, 2009
The case may signal increased scrutiny from state officials and give physician-owned hospitals an alternate antitrust avenue.

Obama lifts limits on federal funding of embryonic stem cell research

Saturday, March 21st, 2009
But the president remains committed to policy opposing reproductive cloning.