MedWorm.com provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest items from the 'Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines' source. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 01:31:34 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5661342&cid=s_36066_34_f&fid=36066&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F757136%3Fsrc%3Drsshttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F757136%3Fsrc%3Drss Hospitals have realized that hospitalist practices are a valuable asset and have created a system of ever-increasing subsidies to HM groups. How long can this financial support last? The Hospitalist (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines) Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5661342 Sat, 04 Feb 2012 04:00:00 +0100 5661342 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5586101&cid=s_36066_34_f&fid=36066&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F756636%3Fsrc%3Drsshttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F756636%3Fsrc%3Drss Some physician practices have separate fee schedules for different plans so they bill at the expected allowable and write off less. Bad idea! Here's why. UnCommon Sense® (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines) Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5586101 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 17:00:00 +0100 5586101 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5411878&cid=s_36066_34_f&fid=36066&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewcollection%2F32229%3Fsrc%3Drsshttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewcollection%2F32229%3Fsrc%3Drss Read clinically focused news coverage of key developments from the meeting. Medscape Business of Medicine (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines) Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5411878 Thu, 17 Nov 2011 03:18:59 +0100 5411878 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5411879&cid=s_36066_34_f&fid=36066&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F751174%3Fsrc%3Drsshttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F751174%3Fsrc%3Drss Physicians typically want to thank their referral sources without being accused of bribes or kickbacks. What gifts can make you stand out from the crowd without landing you in hot water? UnCommon Sense® (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines) Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5411879 Fri, 11 Nov 2011 17:00:00 +0100 5411879 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5012947&cid=s_36066_34_f&fid=36066&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F745424%3Fsrc%3Drsshttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F745424%3Fsrc%3Drss Most doctors hate to fire an employee, but saying the wrong thing during the termination can lead to trouble. Here's the best way to handle the situation. UnCommon Sense® (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines) Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5012947 Fri, 08 Jul 2011 16:00:00 +0100 5012947 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4979163&cid=s_36066_34_f&fid=36066&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F745527%3Fsrc%3Drsshttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F745527%3Fsrc%3Drss Today's ruling is the first on the federal appellate level regarding the embattled healthcare reform law, which experts say will eventually land before the US Supreme Court. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines) Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4979163 Wed, 29 Jun 2011 20:26:31 +0100 4979163 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4916278&cid=s_36066_34_f&fid=36066&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F743670%3Fsrc%3Drsshttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F743670%3Fsrc%3Drss You’ll have more success in fighting claims denials by avoiding anger and using certain savvy tactics. Learn what they are. UnCommon Sense® (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines) Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4916278 Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:00:00 +0100 4916278 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4879812&cid=s_36066_34_f&fid=36066&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F743626%3Fsrc%3Drss Medicare proposes more exemptions to the requirement that clinicians either start transmitting prescriptions electronically or take a cut in their 2012 reimbursement. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines) Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4879812 Tue, 31 May 2011 16:14:22 +0100 4879812 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4867098&cid=s_36066_34_f&fid=36066&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F743527%3Fsrc%3Drss Public Citizen says its analysis debunks the notion that malpractice litigation contributes significantly to healthcare costs, but critics question the underlying data. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines) Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4867098 Fri, 27 May 2011 16:14:05 +0100 4867098 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4799386&cid=s_36066_34_f&fid=36066&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F741727%3Fsrc%3Drss Treating elderly patients who are incapacitated brings numerous malpractice risks. Often it's hard to determine the patient's mental capacity. Here's how to avoid liability while providing excellent treatment. Medscape Business of Medicine (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines) Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4799386 Mon, 09 May 2011 16:13:51 +0100 4799386 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4791759&cid=s_36066_34_f&fid=36066&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F742271%3Fsrc%3Drss A bill supported by organized medicine would remove restrictions on how much physicians can charge Medicare patients while still remaining in the program. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines) Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4791759 Fri, 06 May 2011 22:13:35 +0100 4791759 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4720900&cid=s_36066_34_f&fid=36066&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F719115%3Fsrc%3Drss A perspective discusses how best to design electronic health records to enhance clinicians' workflow and the quality of care. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines) Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4720900 Sat, 16 Apr 2011 02:12:44 +0100 4720900 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4655366&cid=s_36066_34_f&fid=36066&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F739431%3Fsrc%3Drss HHS Chief Technology Officer Park describes their goal of developing useful, fun, and powerful apps and tools so healthcare professionals and consumers can enjoy using data to improve healthcare. Medscape Internal Medicine (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines) Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4655366 Wed, 30 Mar 2011 18:35:34 +0100 4655366 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4647447&cid=s_36066_34_f&fid=36066&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F739655%3Fsrc%3Drss Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines) Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4647447 Mon, 28 Mar 2011 18:32:35 +0100 4647447 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4672979&cid=s_36066_34_f&fid=36066&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F739613%3Fsrc%3Drss The growing prevalence of touchscreen technology in smartphones and tablets is having a significant impact on how some hospitalists do their jobs. How will it effect yours? The Hospitalist (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines) Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4672979 Mon, 28 Mar 2011 17:10:59 +0100 4672979 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4637555&cid=s_36066_34_f&fid=36066&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F739560%3Fsrc%3Drss A renowned Indian cardiac surgeon has struck a deal to build a 2,000-bed healthcare city in the Cayman Islands to target American patients and insurers searching for deeply discounted medical care. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines) Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4637555 Sat, 26 Mar 2011 16:40:47 +0100 4637555 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4637556&cid=s_36066_34_f&fid=36066&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F739519%3Fsrc%3Drss One year ago, President Barack Obama signed into law a sweeping healthcare overhaul to fulfill a long-standing Democratic pledge to ensure healthcare coverage for all Americans. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines) Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4637556 Sat, 26 Mar 2011 16:39:11 +0100 4637556 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4633527&cid=s_36066_34_f&fid=36066&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F738848%3Fsrc%3Drss Cognitive factors, such as errors in judgment or failure of vigilance, play an important role as causes of medical injury. Which factors are the most contributory? Journal of Hospital Medicine (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines) Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4633527 Fri, 25 Mar 2011 20:31:51 +0100 4633527 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4633526&cid=s_36066_34_f&fid=36066&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F739187%3Fsrc%3Drss This short policy brief looks at the mean adoption rate of electronic health records by family physicians in both urban and rural settings. Are family physicians lagging behind? Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines) Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4633526 Tue, 22 Mar 2011 16:44:38 +0100 4633526 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4633525&cid=s_36066_34_f&fid=36066&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F739155%3Fsrc%3Drss A medical marijuana law in the state of Montana is being used for large-scale drug trafficking, federal prosecutors said, days after the U.S. government raided facilities across the state. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines) Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4633525 Fri, 18 Mar 2011 20:18:26 +0100 4633525 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4585373&cid=s_36066_34_f&fid=36066&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F738909%3Fsrc%3Drss Another explosion has hit the Japanese nuclear plant damaged by last Friday's earthquake and resultant tsunami, raising new fears about potential meltdown and radiation exposure. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines) Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4585373 Mon, 14 Mar 2011 18:39:20 +0100 4585373 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4572379&cid=s_36066_34_f&fid=36066&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F735579%3Fsrc%3Drss All doctors are subject to ongoing reviews, whether they know it or not. But a focused review can bring trouble. How you respond could be vital to your future career. Medscape Business of Medicine (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines) Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4572379 Fri, 11 Mar 2011 16:04:48 +0100 4572379 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4572380&cid=s_36066_34_f&fid=36066&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F738711%3Fsrc%3Drss Two-thirds of states cut mental health funding from their general fund budgets over the last 2 years, according to a report released by a mental illness advocacy group on Wednesday. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines) Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4572380 Thu, 10 Mar 2011 22:43:23 +0100 4572380 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4562939&cid=s_36066_34_f&fid=36066&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F738499%3Fsrc%3Drss Japan's health ministry has halted the use of vaccines made by Pfizer Inc and Sanofi-Aventis SA to prevent meningitis and pneumonia following the deaths of four children. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines) Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4562939 Tue, 08 Mar 2011 17:20:10 +0100 4562939 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4546625&cid=s_36066_34_f&fid=36066&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F738305%3Fsrc%3Drss More than 80% of the world's people have insufficient or no access to analgesia and are suffering unnecessarily because of it, the United Nations global drugs watchdog said on Wednesday. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines) Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4546625 Thu, 03 Mar 2011 22:33:29 +0100 4546625 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4542228&cid=s_36066_34_f&fid=36066&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F737821%3Fsrc%3Drss GNP education is ideally suited for healthcare delivery in nursing homes because it provides a combination of quality-of-life measures and diagnosis and treatment interventions. Journal for Nurse Practitioners (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines) Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4542228 Thu, 03 Mar 2011 04:00:00 +0100 4542228 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4534141&cid=s_36066_34_f&fid=36066&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F738040%3Fsrc%3Drss The World Bank and World Health Organization have voiced fears that donor nations will slash health aid budgets because of the economic downturn, but experts said on Friday such a move could harm recovery prospects. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines) Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4534141 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 05:00:21 +0100 4534141 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4509219&cid=s_36066_34_f&fid=36066&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F737735%3Fsrc%3Drss U.S. health insurers offering private Medicare Advantage plans will see a net 1.6% increase in federal government reimbursements on average next year, according to a proposal from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services released on Friday. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines) Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4509219 Tue, 22 Feb 2011 22:16:16 +0100 4509219 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4504066&cid=s_36066_34_f&fid=36066&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F737286%3Fsrc%3Drss Do insurers pay urologists similarly for both methods of managing low-risk prostate cancer? Prostate Cancer and Prostatic Diseases (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines) Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4504066 Tue, 22 Feb 2011 04:00:00 +0100 4504066 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4496508&cid=s_36066_34_f&fid=36066&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F737600%3Fsrc%3Drss The governor of Massachusetts proposed changes on Thursday to the state's comprehensive healthcare program, one often seen as a prototype for national reforms, to attempt to bring rising costs under control. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines) Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4496508 Fri, 18 Feb 2011 22:33:38 +0100 4496508 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4491797&cid=s_36066_34_f&fid=36066&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F737259%3Fsrc%3Drss Do financial incentives have a discernible effect on quality of hypertension care or on hypertension-related clinical outcomes? British Medical Journal (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines) Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4491797 Fri, 18 Feb 2011 17:00:00 +0100 4491797 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4491796&cid=s_36066_34_f&fid=36066&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F737420%3Fsrc%3Drss Many doctors are stunned when they learn that they are being sued. Experts tell why some lawsuits seem to come out of nowhere. Medscape Business of Medicine (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines) Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4491796 Fri, 18 Feb 2011 15:32:01 +0100 4491796 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4452395&cid=s_36066_34_f&fid=36066&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F735600%3Fsrc%3Drss Henry Black, MD, comments on the legacy effect and what happens to all of the patients when hypertension trials end. Medscape Cardiology (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines) Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4452395 Wed, 09 Feb 2011 19:09:51 +0100 4452395 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4434289&cid=s_36066_34_f&fid=36066&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F736882%3Fsrc%3Drss Building a successful ventricular assist device program is harder than it may appear, surgeons experienced with running programs told their colleagues. Heartwire (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines) Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4434289 Fri, 04 Feb 2011 19:09:23 +0100 4434289 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4434290&cid=s_36066_34_f&fid=36066&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F736783%3Fsrc%3Drss Blue Shield of California, a nonprofit health insurer, has agreed to the state insurance commissioner's request to delay for 60 days rate increases for individual policyholders that were to take effect March 1. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines) Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4434290 Thu, 03 Feb 2011 21:36:56 +0100 4434290 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4430522&cid=s_36066_34_f&fid=36066&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F736509%3Fsrc%3Drss Would a financial incentive encourage more medical students to enter into primary-care specialties? Academic Medicine : Journal of the Association of American Medical Colleges (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines) Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4430522 Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:56:07 +0100 4430522 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4426161&cid=s_36066_34_f&fid=36066&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F736713%3Fsrc%3Drss GlaxoSmithKline has settled a lawsuit claiming that the diabetes drug rosiglitazone caused the death of a man in 2006. Heartwire (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines) Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4426161 Wed, 02 Feb 2011 19:08:47 +0100 4426161 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4426162&cid=s_36066_34_f&fid=36066&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F736711%3Fsrc%3Drss Republican legislation would void specific provisions of the Affordable Care Act and cut off funding to implement the law. A Democratic majority in the Senate and a presidential veto stand in the way. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines) Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4426162 Wed, 02 Feb 2011 17:09:15 +0100 4426162 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4421357&cid=s_36066_34_f&fid=36066&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F736522%3Fsrc%3Drss President Barack Obama said on Friday his healthcare overhaul is an important part of efforts to cut the budget deficit and insisted he will not "refight" the battle to pass the law. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines) Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4421357 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 00:10:50 +0100 4421357 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4408214&cid=s_36066_34_f&fid=36066&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F736284%3Fsrc%3Drss Thomas Ahlborn, MD, responds to the State of the Union message and expresses his concern and offers alternative solutions for healthcare issues that President Obama did not address. Medscape Family Medicine (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines) Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4408214 Fri, 28 Jan 2011 19:09:01 +0100 4408214 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4408215&cid=s_36066_34_f&fid=36066&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F736472%3Fsrc%3Drss The current regulation of automatic external defibrillators is inadequate, and the devices should be considered class III devices subject to the premarket approval application process, FDA advisors concluded at their January 25 meeting. Heartwire (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines) Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4408215 Fri, 28 Jan 2011 17:12:11 +0100 4408215 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4402307&cid=s_36066_34_f&fid=36066&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F736013%3Fsrc%3Drss What happens when clinical trials get outsourced to foreign countries? This new book explores the issues. IRB: Ethics & Human Research (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines) Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4402307 Wed, 26 Jan 2011 22:19:06 +0100 4402307 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4402306&cid=s_36066_34_f&fid=36066&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F736012%3Fsrc%3Drss How can the design and layout of hospitals help to change and improve our healthcare system? The Hastings Center Report (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines) Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4402306 Wed, 26 Jan 2011 21:53:46 +0100 4402306 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4391196&cid=s_36066_34_f&fid=36066&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F735836%3Fsrc%3Drss Is Medicare Part D working as intended? Journal of the American Pharmacists Association (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines) Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4391196 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 22:32:14 +0100 4391196 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4340013&cid=s_36066_34_f&fid=36066&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F735246%3Fsrc%3Drss Learn how a RN residency program can improve staff satisfaction and much more. Nursing Economics (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines) Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4340013 Wed, 12 Jan 2011 21:50:37 +0100 4340013 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4334018&cid=s_36066_34_f&fid=36066&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F735244%3Fsrc%3Drss This short report outlines the drastic need for healthcare reform, as the number of uninsured Americans rises dramatically. The Nation's Health (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines) Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4334018 Tue, 11 Jan 2011 21:13:40 +0100 4334018 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4334017&cid=s_36066_34_f&fid=36066&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F735456%3Fsrc%3Drss State governments cannot handle the current costs of Medicaid, and federal requirements to expand the U.S. health insurance program for the poor will create "a perfect storm" in state budgets, a coalition of Republican governors said on Friday. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines) Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4334017 Mon, 10 Jan 2011 23:34:49 +0100 4334017 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4334016&cid=s_36066_34_f&fid=36066&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F735497%3Fsrc%3Drss Modifiable practice supports associated with communication between primary care physicians and specialists can help inform how resources are focused to improve care coordination. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines) Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4334016 Mon, 10 Jan 2011 21:32:22 +0100 4334016 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4315533&cid=s_36066_34_f&fid=36066&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F735351%3Fsrc%3Drss In a retrospective cohort study, targeted use of imaging clinical decision support was associated with large decreases in inappropriate utilization of advanced imaging tests. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines) Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4315533 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 19:44:16 +0100 4315533 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4315534&cid=s_36066_34_f&fid=36066&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F735347%3Fsrc%3Drss A study shows that nonradiologist physicians are now paid more by Medicare for noninvasive diagnostic imaging than are radiologists. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines) Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4315534 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 19:39:29 +0100 4315534 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4306810&cid=s_36066_34_f&fid=36066&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F734972%3Fsrc%3Drss The rules on "incident to" billing are clear -- do you know them? Medscape Nurses (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines) Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4306810 Mon, 03 Jan 2011 19:14:12 +0100 4306810 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4279336&cid=s_36066_34_f&fid=36066&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F734711%3Fsrc%3Drss Analysis shows faster handling of complaints and greater safeguards against unsubstantiated allegations. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines) Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4279336 Wed, 22 Dec 2010 21:08:57 +0100 4279336 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4269415&cid=s_36066_34_f&fid=36066&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F734105%3Fsrc%3Drss If we can prevent costly dental caries, why isn't remineralization covered by insurance? Medscape Dentistry & Oral Health (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines) Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4269415 Thu, 16 Dec 2010 17:29:28 +0100 4269415 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4269417&cid=s_36066_34_f&fid=36066&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F734269%3Fsrc%3Drss Thrifty hospitals looking to cut health costs increasingly are buying refurbished MRIs, CT scanners and other diagnostic imaging machines that offer bells and whistles comparable to newer equipment, but at a cut-rate price. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines) Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4269417 Thu, 16 Dec 2010 16:39:44 +0100 4269417 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4269416&cid=s_36066_34_f&fid=36066&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F734267%3Fsrc%3Drss A spending squeeze on the U.K.'s National Health Service and social services will require unprecedented efficiency gains and will test services to the limit, members of parliament said on Tuesday. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines) Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4269416 Thu, 16 Dec 2010 16:37:03 +0100 4269416 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4261808&cid=s_36066_34_f&fid=36066&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F733792%3Fsrc%3Drss What strategies are being employed in the US to reduce healthcare costs? Journal of Community Health (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines) Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4261808 Tue, 14 Dec 2010 21:58:05 +0100 4261808 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4250386&cid=s_36066_34_f&fid=36066&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F733684%3Fsrc%3Drss This article takes a look. International Journal for Quality in Health Care (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines) Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4250386 Fri, 10 Dec 2010 22:20:18 +0100 4250386 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4235314&cid=s_36066_34_f&fid=36066&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F733759%3Fsrc%3Drss New group of national experts on Alzheimer's disease hope to provide guidance on cognitive assessments, which will become a requirement during Medicare annual wellness visits in 2011. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines) Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4235314 Tue, 07 Dec 2010 21:08:35 +0100 4235314 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4222725&cid=s_36066_34_f&fid=36066&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F732746%3Fsrc%3Drss Early returns on payment reform demonstration projects show successes, but skeptics question why alternatives aren't being explored. The Hospitalist (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines) Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4222725 Thu, 02 Dec 2010 22:12:43 +0100 4222725 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4210540&cid=s_36066_34_f&fid=36066&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F732880%3Fsrc%3Drss To prevent chronic disease in the 21st century, we need to "green" our practices and our approach to patients' health. Medscape Public Health & Prevention (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines) Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4210540 Tue, 30 Nov 2010 17:08:34 +0100 4210540 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4210541&cid=s_36066_34_f&fid=36066&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F732809%3Fsrc%3Drss An NP/CNS seeks guidance on the number of patients it is reasonable to schedule in a single day. Medscape Nurses (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines) Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4210541 Tue, 30 Nov 2010 16:20:10 +0100 4210541 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4210542&cid=s_36066_34_f&fid=36066&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F732943%3Fsrc%3Drss Help an Iraqi physician or other health professional by donating books and journals you no longer need. Medscape Nurses (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines) Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4210542 Tue, 30 Nov 2010 16:17:07 +0100 4210542 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4201766&cid=s_36066_34_f&fid=36066&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F733010%3Fsrc%3Drss U.S. health insurers face a host of new spending rules under federal government regulations released on Monday that dictate how they allocate customers' monthly premium dollars toward medical care rather than other items such as profits or overhead. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines) Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4201766 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 18:41:11 +0100 4201766 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4201767&cid=s_36066_34_f&fid=36066&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F732480%3Fsrc%3Drss Are Medicaid patients more likely to receive drug samples? Journal of the American Pharmacists Association (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines) Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4201767 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 17:15:32 +0100 4201767 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4177125&cid=s_36066_34_f&fid=36066&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F731359%3Fsrc%3Drss The process of negotiating an employment contract can be extremely complicated. Learn more about non-compete clauses. Journal for Nurse Practitioners (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines) Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4177125 Thu, 18 Nov 2010 11:09:32 +0100 4177125 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4169974&cid=s_36066_34_f&fid=36066&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F732234%3Fsrc%3Drss A recent action in California, and a round-up of state legislation of interest to emergency physicians, is provided in this article. American Academy of Emergency Medicine (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines) Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4169974 Mon, 15 Nov 2010 22:18:45 +0100 4169974 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4165681&cid=s_36066_34_f&fid=36066&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F732504%3Fsrc%3Drss A free electronic pathology system that runs on PCs with Microsoft Office offers a solution to challenges faced by pathologists, including heavy workloads and increasingly complex reports. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines) Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4165681 Mon, 15 Nov 2010 15:08:25 +0100 4165681 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4102735&cid=s_36066_34_f&fid=36066&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F730186%3Fsrc%3Drss The acuity-adaptable model allows an individual patient room to be reconfigured to meet the needs of any of four acuity levels of care. Urologic Nursing (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines) Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4102735 Mon, 25 Oct 2010 16:00:00 +0100 4102735 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4092483&cid=s_36066_34_f&fid=36066&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F729396%3Fsrc%3Drss COPD is used as an example of a chronic condition that can be self-managed through the use of electronic personal health records. OJIN: The Online Journal of Issues in Nursing (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines) Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4092483 Fri, 22 Oct 2010 16:00:00 +0100 4092483 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4083976&cid=s_36066_34_f&fid=36066&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F730852%3Fsrc%3Drss The long wait for an alternative to warfarin in the US is over. The drug will be available in two doses: 75 mg and 150 mg. Heartwire (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines) Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4083976 Wed, 20 Oct 2010 16:08:19 +0100 4083976 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4079870&cid=s_36066_34_f&fid=36066&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F730782%3Fsrc%3Drss The new law and its mandate for individuals to obtain insurance coverage has come under attack in more than a dozen federal courts across the country. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines) Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4079870 Tue, 19 Oct 2010 16:08:22 +0100 4079870 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4070450&cid=s_36066_34_f&fid=36066&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F730418%3Fsrc%3Drss The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments on Tuesday in a case that could shake up protections aimed at keeping vaccine makers in business and potentially open the door for a flood of lawsuits. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines) Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4070450 Thu, 14 Oct 2010 18:17:28 +0100 4070450 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4058177&cid=s_36066_34_f&fid=36066&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F730203%3Fsrc%3Drss Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines) Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4058177 Sat, 09 Oct 2010 02:00:00 +0100 4058177 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4042849&cid=s_36066_34_f&fid=36066&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F730155%3Fsrc%3Drss The US FDA asked the manufacturer to pull the weight-loss medication from the market after clinical trial data pointed to a 16% increase in the risk for serious cardiovascular events. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines) Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4042849 Fri, 08 Oct 2010 18:08:11 +0100 4042849 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4015987&cid=s_36066_34_f&fid=36066&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F728299%3Fsrc%3Drss How does one small western city produce superior cost and quality outcomes year after year? Family Practice Management (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines) Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4015987 Thu, 30 Sep 2010 16:00:00 +0100 4015987 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4015986&cid=s_36066_34_f&fid=36066&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F726678%3Fsrc%3Drss As the demand for health care grows, increasing the number of CRNAs, and permitting them to practice in the most efficient delivery models, will be a key to containing costs and maintaining quality. Nursing Economics (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines) Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4015986 Thu, 30 Sep 2010 16:00:00 +0100 4015986 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4015988&cid=s_36066_34_f&fid=36066&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F727898%3Fsrc%3Drss This study shadowed 24 hospitalists to understand their workflow. Journal of Hospital Medicine (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines) Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4015988 Wed, 29 Sep 2010 09:19:21 +0100 4015988 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4008329&cid=s_36066_34_f&fid=36066&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F729139%3Fsrc%3Drss Dr. Andrew Vickers explains why so many interventions appear to fail at improving quality of life. Medscape Business of Medicine (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines) Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4008329 Tue, 28 Sep 2010 15:06:10 +0100 4008329 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3996345&cid=s_36066_34_f&fid=36066&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F728298%3Fsrc%3Drss Do you know how to properly document your decision-making process to satisfy Medicare's guidelines? Here are some tips. Family Practice Management (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines) Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3996345 Thu, 23 Sep 2010 16:12:13 +0100 3996345 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3996344&cid=s_36066_34_f&fid=36066&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F728499%3Fsrc%3Drss The recent reforms in health insurance will have significant advantages for patients schizophrenic patients--but it's only the first step. Schizophrenia Bulletin (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines) Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3996344 Thu, 23 Sep 2010 07:07:40 +0100 3996344 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3963854&cid=s_36066_34_f&fid=36066&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F727630%3Fsrc%3Drss A palliative care program for seriously ill patients presents hospitals with a business opportunity and a chance to stand apart. The Hospitalist (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines) Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3963854 Mon, 13 Sep 2010 19:09:09 +0100 3963854 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3944658&cid=s_36066_34_f&fid=36066&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F728056%3Fsrc%3Drss An estimated five million uninsured children in the United States were eligible for Medicaid or the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) but were not enrolled in either plan, according to a new report. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines) Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3944658 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 21:09:55 +0100 3944658 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3905755&cid=s_36066_34_f&fid=36066&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F727494%3Fsrc%3Drss U.S. government officials say they will appeal a U.S. District Court injunction that stops new federal funding of human embryonic stem cell research. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines) Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3905755 Thu, 26 Aug 2010 21:21:35 +0100 3905755 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3883682&cid=s_36066_34_f&fid=36066&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F727122%3Fsrc%3Drss Many of the biggest U.S. companies are removing spending limits from their employees' health plans and taking other steps to comply with the new healthcare law, according to a report released on Wednesday. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines) Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3883682 Thu, 19 Aug 2010 20:31:22 +0100 3883682 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3856764&cid=s_36066_34_f&fid=36066&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F726098%3Fsrc%3Drss This new study examines the many tools in place in hospitals to both monitor adverse events, and to ensure patient safety. International Journal for Quality in Health Care (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines) Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3856764 Wed, 11 Aug 2010 19:44:09 +0100 3856764 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3847241&cid=s_36066_34_f&fid=36066&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F726021%3Fsrc%3Drss AAFP President Lori Heim, MD, addresses the controversy surrounding the AAFP's alliance with The Coca-Cola Company. Annals of Family Medicine (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines) Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3847241 Mon, 09 Aug 2010 21:16:52 +0100 3847241 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3829824&cid=s_36066_34_f&fid=36066&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F725855%3Fsrc%3Drss The author critically addresses the rationalizations for the alliance of Coca-Cola with the AAFP. Does it constitute a conflict of interest, and violate the AAFP's code of ethics? Annals of Family Medicine (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines) Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3829824 Fri, 06 Aug 2010 18:01:00 +0100 3829824 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3825654&cid=s_36066_34_f&fid=36066&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F726397%3Fsrc%3Drss The emergency cancer fund announced in the United Kingdom last week has been severely criticized in a Lancet editorial. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines) Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3825654 Fri, 06 Aug 2010 00:32:15 +0100 3825654 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3819320&cid=s_36066_34_f&fid=36066&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F725647%3Fsrc%3Drss How has the consent form evolved over the past few decades? This new study explores the changes. IRB: Ethics & Human Research (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines) Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3819320 Wed, 04 Aug 2010 20:05:59 +0100 3819320 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3814766&cid=s_36066_34_f&fid=36066&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F725478%3Fsrc%3Drss Read further to learn about how pharmacovigilance programs can ensure malaria patients are treated safely. Malaria Journal (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines) Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3814766 Tue, 03 Aug 2010 20:27:52 +0100 3814766 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3814765&cid=s_36066_34_f&fid=36066&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F725462%3Fsrc%3Drss Expansion of pharmacy services to hospice care demonstrated favorable outcomes from patient care perspectives. Journal of the American Pharmacists Association (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines) Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3814765 Mon, 02 Aug 2010 20:32:49 +0100 3814765 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3819319&cid=s_36066_34_f&fid=36066&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F725256%3Fsrc%3Drss Learn how comparative effectiveness research is different from standard research that hospitalists use to inform their clinical decision-making. Journal of Hospital Medicine (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines) Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3819319 Mon, 02 Aug 2010 18:55:45 +0100 3819319 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3797072&cid=s_36066_34_f&fid=36066&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F725814%3Fsrc%3Drss The U.S. Medicare program has listed its final plan for tightening payments for kidney dialysis treatment and proposed a new rule linking payment for services to performance standards. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines) Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3797072 Wed, 28 Jul 2010 18:07:47 +0100 3797072 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3760108&cid=s_36066_34_f&fid=36066&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F725204%3Fsrc%3Drss North Koreans seeking health care often face surgery without anesthesia and hypodermic needles that are not sterilized, Amnesty International said on Thursday. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines) Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3760108 Fri, 16 Jul 2010 17:51:12 +0100 3760108 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3745486&cid=s_36066_34_f&fid=36066&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F724898%3Fsrc%3Drss U.S. Health Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, who has bashed insurers over rate increases, is seeking their help in making medical coverage accessible for more patients in the years before major reforms take effect. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines) Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3745486 Mon, 12 Jul 2010 15:55:50 +0100 3745486 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3739163&cid=s_36066_34_f&fid=36066&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F724803%3Fsrc%3Drss U.S. companies that partner with hospitals and other health providers could face steep fines if they disclose private patient information under a new federal rule proposed on Thursday. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines) Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3739163 Fri, 09 Jul 2010 19:56:23 +0100 3739163 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3731948&cid=s_36066_34_f&fid=36066&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F724597%3Fsrc%3Drss After years of difficult negotiations, the U.N. General Assembly voted on Friday to set up a body that will seek to improve the situation of women and girls around the world. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines) Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3731948 Wed, 07 Jul 2010 02:09:32 +0100 3731948 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3682120&cid=s_36066_34_f&fid=36066&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F723823%3Fsrc%3Drss CVS Caremark Corp and Walgreen Co ended an 11-day standoff over reimbursements for drug prescriptions, saving a relationship worth billions of dollars and lifting shares of the two biggest U.S. drugstore chains. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines) Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3682120 Mon, 21 Jun 2010 19:03:03 +0100 3682120 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3669274&cid=s_36066_34_f&fid=36066&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F723692%3Fsrc%3Drss U.S. health officials have started releasing summaries of safety reviews for recently approved medicines as part of their efforts to inform doctors and consumers about potential side effects. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines) Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3669274 Thu, 17 Jun 2010 21:27:08 +0100 3669274 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3669275&cid=s_36066_34_f&fid=36066&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F723545%3Fsrc%3Drss A new, longer-lasting emergency contraceptive appears to work with no unexpected side effects, U.S. health regulatory staff said in documents released on Tuesday. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines) Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3669275 Wed, 16 Jun 2010 18:56:14 +0100 3669275 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3639276&cid=s_36066_34_f&fid=36066&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F723086%3Fsrc%3Drss A medical-home project evaluated in the Annals of Family Medicine says that in lieu of systemwide reform, only highly motivated practices can implement this new model of delivering care. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines) Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3639276 Mon, 07 Jun 2010 21:31:37 +0100 3639276 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3623646&cid=s_36066_34_f&fid=36066&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F722704%3Fsrc%3Drss Pressured by an aging population and the need to rein in budget deficits, Canada's provinces are taking tough measures to curb healthcare costs, a trend that could erode the principles of the popular state-funded system. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines) Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3623646 Wed, 02 Jun 2010 21:30:41 +0100 3623646 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3583737&cid=s_36066_34_f&fid=36066&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F722057%3Fsrc%3Drss The U.S. Food and Drug Administration should make public a wide array of information on products, including why it has refused to approve a drug or device, an agency task force said in a report released on Wednesday. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines) Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3583737 Thu, 20 May 2010 18:22:45 +0100 3583737 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3565542&cid=s_36066_34_f&fid=36066&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F721797%3Fsrc%3Drss The U.S. Senate Finance Committee is investigating four for-profit home healthcare agencies over billing practices lawmakers say raise questions about reimbursement from the Medicare insurance program. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines) Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3565542 Fri, 14 May 2010 20:54:15 +0100 3565542 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3532354&cid=s_36066_34_f&fid=36066&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F721121%3Fsrc%3Drss U.S. health insurers are avoiding the controversial but rare practice of canceling coverage when a customer gets sick, but it is unclear how regulators will enforce the ban, which could affect thousands of policyholders. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines) Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3532354 Tue, 04 May 2010 17:49:03 +0100 3532354 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3517622&cid=s_36066_34_f&fid=36066&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F720940%3Fsrc%3Drss UnitedHealth Group Inc on Wednesday said it would immediately stop terminating healthcare coverage for policyholders after they become sick to comply with new healthcare law months ahead of schedule. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines) Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3517622 Thu, 29 Apr 2010 14:46:23 +0100 3517622 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3513593&cid=s_36066_34_f&fid=36066&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F719035%3Fsrc%3Drss Burnout among new nursing graduates is evaluated using a novel practice model. Nursing Economics (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines) Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3513593 Thu, 29 Apr 2010 14:06:35 +0100 3513593 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3500556&cid=s_36066_34_f&fid=36066&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F719034%3Fsrc%3Drss Medicare regulations to eliminate payment for substandard care are creating a buzz among nurses. Nursing Economics (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines) Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3500556 Thu, 22 Apr 2010 16:00:00 +0100 3500556 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3485137&cid=s_36066_34_f&fid=36066&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F720446%3Fsrc%3Drss The FDA has approved an expanded indication for erlotinib for the first-line maintenance treatment of locally advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines) Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3485137 Tue, 20 Apr 2010 16:40:47 +0100 3485137 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3485138&cid=s_36066_34_f&fid=36066&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F720443%3Fsrc%3Drss The FDA has approved the first and only localized oral miconazole therapy for the treatment of oropharyngeal candidiasis, also known as thrush, in patients aged 16 years and older. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines) Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3485138 Tue, 20 Apr 2010 14:38:51 +0100 3485138 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3478697&cid=s_36066_34_f&fid=36066&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F720344%3Fsrc%3Drss The healthcare overhaul will ultimately hurt the credit profiles of not-for-profit hospitals, despite some positive effects, Moody's Investors Service said in a report on Wednesday. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines) Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3478697 Fri, 16 Apr 2010 15:38:44 +0100 3478697 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3478696&cid=s_36066_34_f&fid=36066&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F720343%3Fsrc%3Drss French adults praise their healthcare system while patients in neighbouring Germany do not, a survey said on Thursday, in results that surveyors said more measured how expectations were managed than quality of care. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines) Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3478696 Fri, 16 Apr 2010 15:38:43 +0100 3478696 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3478695&cid=s_36066_34_f&fid=36066&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F720354%3Fsrc%3Drss The historic St. Vincent's Hospital in New York City's Greenwich Village on Wednesday filed for bankruptcy protection, after more than 160 years of treating patients. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines) Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3478695 Fri, 16 Apr 2010 15:38:43 +0100 3478695 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3422955&cid=s_36066_34_f&fid=36066&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F719397%3Fsrc%3Drss Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines) Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3422955 Tue, 30 Mar 2010 17:39:29 +0100 3422955 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3422954&cid=s_36066_34_f&fid=36066&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F719398%3Fsrc%3Drss Democrats are pushing to shore up support for the U.S. healthcare overhaul signed into law by President Barack Obama, but the final public verdict will largely depend on how smoothly it is put into effect. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines) Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3422954 Tue, 30 Mar 2010 17:39:29 +0100 3422954 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3397332&cid=s_36066_34_f&fid=36066&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F718931%3Fsrc%3Drss Average healthcare costs for U.S. employers rose by 7.3% in 2009, surpassing inflation and the growth rate in overall healthcare spending, Thomson Reuters reported on Monday. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines) Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3397332 Tue, 23 Mar 2010 14:59:42 +0100 3397332 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3392986&cid=s_36066_34_f&fid=36066&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F718769%3Fsrc%3Drss Dr. Robert J. Stratta reviews a study examining whether Medicare coverage for simultaneous pancreas and kidney transplantation affects racial disparities in patient access to transplantation. Medscape Transplantation (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines) Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3392986 Tue, 23 Mar 2010 14:38:40 +0100 3392986 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3381169&cid=s_36066_34_f&fid=36066&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F718655%3Fsrc%3Drss The authors advise listening to patients' last-minute 'afterthought' questions, because they may reveal important problems. Medscape Business of Medicine (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines) Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3381169 Fri, 19 Mar 2010 14:39:46 +0100 3381169 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3376431&cid=s_36066_34_f&fid=36066&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F718750%3Fsrc%3Drss The combination insulin pump and glucose monitoring system incorporates predictive alerts to facilitate tighter glycemic control. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines) Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3376431 Thu, 18 Mar 2010 14:40:37 +0100 3376431 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3372403&cid=s_36066_34_f&fid=36066&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F714802%3Fsrc%3Drss The Scope of Practice Partnership (SOPP) and the Coalition for Patient Rights (CPR) are highlighted to examine professional turf battles between physicians and advanced practice nurses. Journal of Pediatric Health Care (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines) Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3372403 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 17:00:00 +0100 3372403 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3372402&cid=s_36066_34_f&fid=36066&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F718032%3Fsrc%3Drss We need to let the media know, loud and clear, that nurses are autonomous professionals, not the brainless bimbos they think we are. Medscape Nurses (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines) Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3372402 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 17:00:00 +0100 3372402 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3372401&cid=s_36066_34_f&fid=36066&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F717817%3Fsrc%3Drss The concept of a patient-centered medical home looks to encourage comprehensive health care, improve patient outcomes, and lower medical costs. Here are ten steps towards that goal. Family Practice Management (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines) Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3372401 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:39:28 +0100 3372401 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3372400&cid=s_36066_34_f&fid=36066&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F717621%3Fsrc%3Drss Is external cephalic version (ECV) a cost-effective alternative to cesarean section in cases of term breech presentation? BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines) Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3372400 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:08:55 +0100 3372400 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3361264&cid=s_36066_34_f&fid=36066&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F718240%3Fsrc%3Drss The FDA has approved a new indication for onabotulinumtoxin A injection for spasticity in the flexor muscles of the elbow, wrist, and fingers for adults. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines) Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3361264 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:42:13 +0100 3361264 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3352474&cid=s_36066_34_f&fid=36066&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F718240%3Fsrc%3Drss The FDA has approved a new indication for onabotulinumtoxin A injection for spasticity in the flexor muscles of the elbow, wrist, and fingers for adults. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines) Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3352474 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:42:13 +0100 3352474 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3329474&cid=s_36066_34_f&fid=36066&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F717929%3Fsrc%3Drss A new report chronicles the systematic changes required to achieve a remarkable reduction in stroke, heart disease, and cardiovascular risk since the AHA/ASA committed to this goal 10 years ago. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines) Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3329474 Thu, 04 Mar 2010 15:36:15 +0100 3329474 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3309600&cid=s_36066_34_f&fid=36066&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F716447%3Fsrc%3Drss Can and should we make medical training shorter and less expensive? Academic Medicine : Journal of the Association of American Medical Colleges (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines) Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3309600 Fri, 26 Feb 2010 13:40:22 +0100 3309600 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3304805&cid=s_36066_34_f&fid=36066&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F717331%3Fsrc%3Drss Most directors of internal medicine residency programs feel that pharmaceutical support is undesirable, but many continue to accept it, according to a survey of 236 program directors. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines) Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3304805 Mon, 22 Feb 2010 21:32:34 +0100 3304805 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3229817&cid=s_36066_34_f&fid=36066&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F715774%3Fsrc%3Drss Higher copayments for ambulatory care among elderly patients may have adverse health consequences and may increase total healthcare spending. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines) Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3229817 Wed, 27 Jan 2010 22:31:34 +0100 3229817 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3199502&cid=s_36066_34_f&fid=36066&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F715554%3Fsrc%3Drss The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has named Dr. Jeffrey Shuren permanent director of its medical devices division which has been criticized for product recalls and controversial approvals in recent years. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines) Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3199502 Fri, 22 Jan 2010 22:27:33 +0100 3199502 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3187563&cid=s_36066_34_f&fid=36066&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F715315%3Fsrc%3Drss Democratic leaders crafting a final health reform bill have asked drugmakers to pay at least Democratic leaders crafting a final health reform bill have asked drugmakers to pay at least $10 billion more to help fund the overhaul but no agreement has been reached, industry sources said on Thursday.0 billion more to help fund the overhaul but no agreement has been reached, industry sources said ... Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines) Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3187563 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 19:07:07 +0100 3187563 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3128004&cid=s_36066_34_f&fid=36066&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F714421%3Fsrc%3Drss The use of telemedicine technology to monitor intensive care unit patients remotely does not result in improved mortality or reduce length of stay in the intensive care unit or hospital. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines) Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3128004 Tue, 29 Dec 2009 21:31:02 +0100 3128004 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3125829&cid=s_36066_34_f&fid=36066&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F713859%3Fsrc%3Drss Rural Medicare Beneficiaries More Likely Than Urban Recipients to Undergo Joint Replacement Surgeries Arthritis & Rheumatism Research News Alerts (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines) Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3125829 Mon, 28 Dec 2009 17:00:00 +0100 3125829 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3081399&cid=s_36066_34_f&fid=36066&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F713545%3Fsrc%3Drss Primary care practices that participate in the Medicare program do not have enough patients to generate statistically reliable measures of quality and cost performance. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines) Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3081399 Tue, 08 Dec 2009 21:31:54 +0100 3081399 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3046712&cid=s_36066_34_f&fid=36066&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F712828%3Fsrc%3Drss Current political circumstances may have created a window of opportunity for new policy approaches aimed at diminishing medical errors. Journal for Nurse Practitioners (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines) Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3046712 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 17:00:00 +0100 3046712 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3042475&cid=s_36066_34_f&fid=36066&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F712538%3Fsrc%3Drss A medical student reflects on being hazed as a new member of the treatment team. Student BMJ (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines) Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3042475 Mon, 30 Nov 2009 17:00:00 +0100 3042475 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3021333&cid=s_36066_34_f&fid=36066&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F712948%3Fsrc%3Drss Take-back programs, where pharmacies accept unused pharmaceuticals, and a pilot program involving the use of in-home water filtration systems, have been successful at improving drinking water quality. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines) Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3021333 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:37:48 +0100 3021333 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2983448&cid=s_36066_34_f&fid=36066&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F712228%3Fsrc%3Drss Organized medicine is anticipating a vote on a bill that would rewrite Medicare's controversial sustainable growth rate formula for physician reimbursement, which would avert a 21.2% pay cut for 2010. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines) Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2983448 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:37:36 +0100 2983448 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2969250&cid=s_36066_34_f&fid=36066&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F711893%3Fsrc%3Drss Americans are more likely than people in 10 other countries to have trouble getting medical treatment because of insurance restrictions or cost, an international survey of primary care doctors released on Wednesday found. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines) Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2969250 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:55:39 +0100 2969250 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2965584&cid=s_36066_34_f&fid=36066&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F711833%3Fsrc%3Drss U.S. employers who tell workers to stay home when they are sick will have to give them paid time off for up to five days under new federal legislation proposed on Tuesday. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines) Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2965584 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:52:58 +0100 2965584 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2961582&cid=s_36066_34_f&fid=36066&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F711720%3Fsrc%3Drss The U.S. House of Representatives will take up a sweeping healthcare reform bill later this week, House Democratic leader Steny Hoyer said on Tuesday. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines) Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2961582 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:52:42 +0100 2961582 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2957306&cid=s_36066_34_f&fid=36066&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F711660%3Fsrc%3Drss Researchers revise earlier findings suggesting N95 masks are better than surgical masks at preventing flu. WebMD Health News (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines) Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2957306 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:26:14 +0100 2957306 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2941679&cid=s_36066_34_f&fid=36066&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F710458%3Fsrc%3Drss Here's how to make your care more accessible to patients who might otherwise miss getting the services they need. Family Practice Management (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines) Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2941679 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:31:51 +0100 2941679 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2937067&cid=s_36066_34_f&fid=36066&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F711116%3Fsrc%3Drss We have heard a lot about safe staffing and mandated staffing ratios, but is it a good idea to legislate nurse staffing? Medscape Nurses (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines) Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2937067 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 18:46:42 +0100 2937067 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2945818&cid=s_36066_34_f&fid=36066&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F711397%3Fsrc%3Drss The EMEA has said it will begin a review of the risks and benefits of natalizumab and confirmed that cases of PML have now risen to 24 worldwide; 13 cases was the last reported count in September. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines) Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2945818 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 21:02:54 +0100 2945818 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2933192&cid=s_36066_34_f&fid=36066&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F711331%3Fsrc%3Drss Climate change will mean new health problems for the United States, but public health officials play only a limited role in decisions about how to cope with the changing environment, a report said on Monday. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines) Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2933192 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 15:56:36 +0100 2933192 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2929516&cid=s_36066_34_f&fid=36066&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F711351%3Fsrc%3Drss The use of the National Cancer Institute's Central Institutional Review Board was associated with less effort, time, and cost in processing adult phase 3 oncology trials. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines) Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2929516 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:32:15 +0100 2929516 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2926192&cid=s_36066_34_f&fid=36066&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F710451%3Fsrc%3Drss A growing number of Web sites enable patients to publicly rant or rave about their physicians. Here's what you need to know. Family Practice Management (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines) Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2926192 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:28:51 +0100 2926192 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2918434&cid=s_36066_34_f&fid=36066&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F710450%3Fsrc%3Drss You can make things right if you don't give in to shame, defensiveness and fear. Family Practice Management (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines) Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2918434 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 13:57:14 +0100 2918434 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2914449&cid=s_36066_34_f&fid=36066&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F710452%3Fsrc%3Drss Finding time for more patient visits may be easier and more lucrative than you think. 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