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Florida hospital group shuts primary care centersEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The publicly run medical system said it must also cut employees and some specialty units to fill a budget deficit. (Source: American Medical News - BUSINESS)
Source: American Medical News - BUSINESS - November 19, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Donations to health care institutions drying upEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Numbers for 2008 were nearly flat, and 2009 totals are expected to be down. (Source: American Medical News - BUSINESS)
Source: American Medical News - BUSINESS - November 18, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Kids' BMI data may be added to vaccine trackingEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Ten states would participate in pilot projects to assess the effectiveness of also collecting data on children's body mass index. (Source: American Medical News - BUSINESS)
Source: American Medical News - BUSINESS - November 17, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news

New laws on patient security breaches mean your associate contracts probably need updatingEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Contract Language - A column examining the ins and outs of contract issues (Source: American Medical News - BUSINESS)
Source: American Medical News - BUSINESS - November 16, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Fewer temporary physicians neededEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Delayed retirements and fewer elective surgeries are cited among the reasons for a drop in demand as revenues plunge for health care staffing companies. (Source: American Medical News - BUSINESS)
Source: American Medical News - BUSINESS - November 16, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Privacy breach rules require practices to report only harm doneEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Health care organizations can self-assess whether a technology snafu needs to be disclosed. (Source: American Medical News - BUSINESS)
Source: American Medical News - BUSINESS - November 16, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Health reform on investors' minds as insurers report earningsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Even health plans that reported third-quarter profits are wary about a future that might include tighter regulation and cuts in profitable Medicare Advantage plans. (Source: American Medical News - BUSINESS)
Source: American Medical News - BUSINESS - November 16, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news

WellPoint subsidiary drops coverage in Illinois, TexasEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
UniCare says it couldn't get enough market share. Members can opt for comparable insurance with Blues plans in both states. (Source: American Medical News - BUSINESS)
Source: American Medical News - BUSINESS - November 13, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Medical supplies still selling, but pace is slowingEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Infection-control products, however, are seeing a surge in orders from physicians. (Source: American Medical News - BUSINESS)
Source: American Medical News - BUSINESS - November 11, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Kaiser receives $54 million in EMR research grantsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The National Institutes of Health awarded the money from the federal stimulus bill. (Source: American Medical News - BUSINESS)
Source: American Medical News - BUSINESS - November 10, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Misclassifying nonexempt employees as exempt can cost youEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Practice Management - A column about keeping your practice in good health (Source: American Medical News - BUSINESS)
Source: American Medical News - BUSINESS - November 9, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Individual mandate proposals driving insurers to expand offeringsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Plans are preparing for millions more customers to enter what has been a declining marketplace. (Source: American Medical News - BUSINESS)
Source: American Medical News - BUSINESS - November 9, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Health care spending for middle-age Americans boomingEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Experts say increased use of services, expanded screening, technical advances and more in-office procedures are driving costs. (Source: American Medical News - BUSINESS)
Source: American Medical News - BUSINESS - November 9, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news

New database for out-of-network pay set to replace disputed Ingenix systemEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The independent project claims it's fairer than the previous system, run by a UnitedHealth Group-owned company. But the effect on physician payments remains unknown. (Source: American Medical News - BUSINESS)
Source: American Medical News - BUSINESS - November 9, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Individual insurance policy rules changing in WisconsinEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
New procedures will allow for independent review of denials because of preexisting conditions and review of cancellations or rescissions. (Source: American Medical News - BUSINESS)
Source: American Medical News - BUSINESS - November 6, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Former managed care official fined in United-PacifiCare mergerEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
A California commission cited the director for participating in merger discussions while owning stock in UnitedHealth Group. (Source: American Medical News - BUSINESS)
Source: American Medical News - BUSINESS - November 6, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Recession leads many patients to skip routine careEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
A North Carolina survey also finds 36% of respondents report buying fewer prescription drugs. (Source: American Medical News - BUSINESS)
Source: American Medical News - BUSINESS - November 5, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Review what expanded ADA means for your practiceEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Practice Management - A column about keeping your practice in good health (Source: American Medical News - BUSINESS)
Source: American Medical News - BUSINESS - November 2, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Health plans owned by doctors, hospitals are disappearingEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The loss of smaller, locally owned health plans is one part of broader market consolidation. (Source: American Medical News - BUSINESS)
Source: American Medical News - BUSINESS - November 2, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Health care layoffs already exceed last year's totalsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
But there is some good news -- the number of job cutbacks is starting to decline. (Source: American Medical News - BUSINESS)
Source: American Medical News - BUSINESS - November 2, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news

AMA's flu site 1st to link to care after rating symptomsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
After patients answer questions online, they can request results be forwarded to their physicians (Source: American Medical News - BUSINESS)
Source: American Medical News - BUSINESS - November 2, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Need a practice management system? Here's what to look forEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Upgrading, replacing or adopting a practice management system can be difficult. Asking the right questions will ensure you get the right system. (Source: American Medical News - BUSINESS)
Source: American Medical News - BUSINESS - November 2, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news

EMR packages being bundled as single productEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Hardware and software firms are linking their offerings in hopes physicians see them as one-stop shops for health information technology needs. (Source: American Medical News - BUSINESS)
Source: American Medical News - BUSINESS - October 30, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Mass. physicians urge caution on payment overhaulEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
A joint committee of state legislators is gathering feedback about the idea of ending the fee-for-service payment model. (Source: American Medical News - BUSINESS)
Source: American Medical News - BUSINESS - October 29, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news

SEC inquiry sparks concern about HCA IPOEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The investigation stems from allegations of fraud by a former employee at one of HCA's London hospitals. (Source: American Medical News - BUSINESS)
Source: American Medical News - BUSINESS - October 28, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Smartphone use pushed by hospitalsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Technically Speaking - A practical look at information technology issues and usage (Source: American Medical News - BUSINESS)
Source: American Medical News - BUSINESS - October 26, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Rescission legislation vetoedEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger said the insurance bill didn't do enough to protect consumers. The California Medical Assn. said his veto leaves patients vulnerable. (Source: American Medical News - BUSINESS)
Source: American Medical News - BUSINESS - October 26, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Health plans eye Medicaid as profit sourceEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
As other business lines become less attractive and enrollments in Medicaid spike, managed care companies are angling to get a piece of this market. (Source: American Medical News - BUSINESS)
Source: American Medical News - BUSINESS - October 26, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Practices lose financial ground as recession outpaces productivityEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Doctors say there aren't enough hours in the day -- or patient demand -- to reverse the trend. (Source: American Medical News - BUSINESS)
Source: American Medical News - BUSINESS - October 26, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Secondary use of EMR data seen reducing costs, improving qualityEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
While few practices and hospitals currently use aggregated patient data, the number is expected to increase, and a new study touts the information's benefits. (Source: American Medical News - BUSINESS)
Source: American Medical News - BUSINESS - October 23, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Coventry to buy Kansas health planEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The acquisition will give the insurer more than 1 million members across the Midwest. (Source: American Medical News - BUSINESS)
Source: American Medical News - BUSINESS - October 22, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news

AHIP, Blues association create payer portalEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
A project in Ohio kicks off a nationwide effort to link physicians and insurers. (Source: American Medical News - BUSINESS)
Source: American Medical News - BUSINESS - October 21, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Plan to advertise? Be mindful of ethical, legal rulesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Contract Language - A column examining the ins and outs of contract issues (Source: American Medical News - BUSINESS)
Source: American Medical News - BUSINESS - October 19, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Is speech recognition technology ready for prime time?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Technically Speaking - A practical look at information technology issues and usage (Source: American Medical News - BUSINESS)
Source: American Medical News - BUSINESS - October 19, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Emergency departments offer online updates on wait timesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Proponents say that patients who know how long they may wait can make better decisions on when and where to go for urgent health needs. (Source: American Medical News - BUSINESS)
Source: American Medical News - BUSINESS - October 19, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Ownership loses its luster: Physicians less likely to go soloEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Higher costs for practice start-ups, lower reimbursement rates and a desire for more work-life balance have driven the trend. (Source: American Medical News - BUSINESS)
Source: American Medical News - BUSINESS - October 19, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news

850,000 physicians urged to be on lookout for signs of identity theftEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Individual BlueCross BlueShield plans are still notifying physicians who may be at risk after a laptop computer containing their identifying information was stolen. (Source: American Medical News - BUSINESS)
Source: American Medical News - BUSINESS - October 19, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news

H1N1 virus costing insurers millionsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The largest health plans began seeing medical spending rise earlier this year and are expecting costs for the current flu season to be higher than usual. (Source: American Medical News - BUSINESS)
Source: American Medical News - BUSINESS - October 16, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Michigan hospital to cut physician payEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Forty of the 600 directly employed doctors will take home 5% to 10% less. (Source: American Medical News - BUSINESS)
Source: American Medical News - BUSINESS - October 14, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Alabama Blues overhauls physician fee scheduleEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Doctors worry about a potential drop in pay but say they have limited leverage because of the plan's market dominance. (Source: American Medical News - BUSINESS)
Source: American Medical News - BUSINESS - October 13, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Social media behavior could threaten your reputation, job prospectsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Recruiters are searching sites such as Facebook and Twitter for more information on candidates. Meanwhile, a recent survey shows medical students are posting inappropriate content. (Source: American Medical News - BUSINESS)
Source: American Medical News - BUSINESS - October 12, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news

How to code, bill for H1N1 flu vaccineEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Practice Management - A column about keeping your practice in good health (Source: American Medical News - BUSINESS)
Source: American Medical News - BUSINESS - October 11, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Physician pay cuts on horizon at Michigan Blues?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The plan said it has been threatened by the economy, litigation and continuing underwriting losses. (Source: American Medical News - BUSINESS)
Source: American Medical News - BUSINESS - October 11, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Retail clinics expanding services more than locationsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Some physicians are skeptical of the suitability of walk-in clinics for treatment beyond episodic care. (Source: American Medical News - BUSINESS)
Source: American Medical News - BUSINESS - October 11, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Medical supply costs stabilizeEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Physicians should not see much in the way of price increases, a report suggests. (Source: American Medical News - BUSINESS)
Source: American Medical News - BUSINESS - October 9, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Employers shifting more health costs to workersEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Businesses remain committed to wellness programs and disease management, a consulting firm survey found. (Source: American Medical News - BUSINESS)
Source: American Medical News - BUSINESS - October 8, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news

850,000 doctors could be hit by potential data breach from insurer's stolen laptopEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
A missing computer belonging to a BlueCross BlueShield Assn. employee also includes Social Security numbers of more than 100,000 physicians -- and all the data are unencrypted. (Source: American Medical News - BUSINESS)
Source: American Medical News - BUSINESS - October 6, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Antitrust exemptions for health, liability insurers targetedEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
A Senate bill would mean federal law could apply in cases of price-fixing and other anticompetitive behavior, but only where state law doesn't apply. (Source: American Medical News - BUSINESS)
Source: American Medical News - BUSINESS - October 6, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Review your sick-leave policy before flu season hitsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Practice Management - A column about keeping your practice in good health (Source: American Medical News - BUSINESS)
Source: American Medical News - BUSINESS - October 5, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Nonprofit Blues plans report declining earnings in 2008Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Experts predict higher premiums and co-pays, and tougher contract negotiations for physicians. (Source: American Medical News - BUSINESS)
Source: American Medical News - BUSINESS - October 5, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news