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SGR Repair Bill Failure Could Cool Physician Support for Healthcare ReformEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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)
Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines - November 12, 2009 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: info

U.S. Spends Most, but Health Quality LagsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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)
Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines - November 6, 2009 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: Business of Medicine Source Type: info

Proposed Law Would Require Pay for Sick WorkersEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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)
Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines - November 5, 2009 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: Business of Medicine Source Type: info

U.S. House to Take up Healthcare Overhaul This WeekEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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)
Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines - November 4, 2009 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: Business of Medicine Source Type: info

H1N1 Flu Study on N95 Masks RetractedEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Researchers revise earlier findings suggesting N95 masks are better than surgical masks at preventing flu. WebMD Health News (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines - November 2, 2009 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: Infectious Diseases Source Type: info

What You Can Do to Help Your Uninsured PatientsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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)
Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines - October 30, 2009 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care Source Type: info

Nurse Staffing For SafetyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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)
Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines - October 28, 2009 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: Nursing Source Type: info

European Medicines Agency to Review PML Cases With Natalizumab, Now at 24Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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)
Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines - October 27, 2009 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Source Type: info

U.S. Needs More Health Preparedness for Climate ChangeEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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)
Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines - October 27, 2009 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: Business of Medicine Source Type: info

Central Review Makes Clinical Trials Approval Process More EfficientEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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)
Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines - October 27, 2009 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: Hematology-Oncology Source Type: info

Online Reviews of Physicians: What Are Your Patients Posting About You?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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)
Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines - October 26, 2009 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care Source Type: info

Five Ways to Respond to a Medical MistakeEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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)
Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines - October 23, 2009 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care Source Type: info

How to Maximize Revenue With Minimal EffortEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Finding time for more patient visits may be easier and more lucrative than you think. Family Practice Management (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines - October 22, 2009 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care Source Type: info

Offering Financial Assistance to Newly Uninsured PatientsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
With planning, you can be prepared to assess financial need, provide discounts and share helpful resources. Family Practice Management (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines - October 22, 2009 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care Source Type: info

Obama: Health Insurers 'Deceptive and Dishonest'Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
U.S. President Barack Obama lashed out on Saturday against the "deceptive and dishonest" efforts of health insurance companies, who he said are trying to kill healthcare reform, no matter the cost to the country. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines - October 20, 2009 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: Business of Medicine Source Type: info

For Best U.S. Healthcare, Location Matters: StudyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The quality of healthcare Americans receive depends largely on where they live, with insurance coverage, access to preventive medicine and disease treatment varying widely from state to state, according to a study released on Thursday by the Commonwealth Fund. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines - October 9, 2009 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: Business of Medicine Source Type: info

Nobel Prize-Winning Medical Research Long and CostlyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The Nobel-winning medical science that points the way to a cancer cure was sparked by curiosity, not business sense, a new laureate said on Monday. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines - October 7, 2009 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: Business of Medicine Source Type: info

10% of US Adults With Non-Dialysis-Dependent CKD Are UninsuredEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
In this video blog, Jeffrey Berns, MD, of UPenn School of Medicine, considers the impact of healthcare reform on the large group of uninsured patients with early-stage CKD. Medscape Nephrology (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines - October 1, 2009 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: Nephrology Source Type: info

Americans Willing to Fund Healthcare Reform-PollEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Most Americans would pay higher taxes to fund healthcare reforms that provide the best quality of care, but only a minority expects Washington to deliver it, according to a survey released on Wednesday. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines - October 1, 2009 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: Business of Medicine Source Type: info

Obama Announces $5 Bln for New Healthcare JobsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines - October 1, 2009 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: Business of Medicine Source Type: info

ACR's Clinical Registry: What Can It Do for You?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Dr. Elizabeth Tindall discusses the benefits of the American College of Rheumatology’s new online data management tool in her latest video blog. Medscape Rheumatology (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines - September 30, 2009 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: Rheumatology Source Type: info

Good News on Valsartan And Resynchronization -- not so Good on Rolofylline. ESC 2009 Daily VideoWrap-UpEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Melissa Walton-Shirley, MD, gives a video wrap-up on KYOTO, MADIT-CRT, PROTECT, and several other important studies presented at ESC 2009. Medscape Cardiology (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines - September 29, 2009 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: Cardiology Source Type: info

True Reform -- Payment for Quality -- not Just for Quantity. Ralph Brindis, MD, Talks to Melissa Walton-Shirley, MD, at ESC 2009.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
During ESC 2009 Melissa Walton-Shirley, MD, and Ralph Brindis, MD, the President Elect of the ACC, offer a video discussion on important issues related to cardiovascular disease prevention. Medscape Cardiology (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines - September 28, 2009 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: Cardiology Source Type: info

Politicians Don’t Understand What Really Is Negatively Affecting Our Economy. ESC 2009 Daily VideoWrap-UpEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Melissa Walton-Shirley, MD, gives a video wrap-up on ESC opening day and discusses prevention as the meeting's major focus. Medscape Cardiology (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines - September 28, 2009 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: Cardiology Source Type: info

FDA Issues Early Communication Regarding Deferasirox Safety in MDSEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Patients receiving deferasirox who have myelodysplastic syndrome may be at greater risk for adverse events such as kidney failure, gastrointestinal hemorrhage, and fatalities. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines - September 28, 2009 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: Hematology-Oncology Source Type: info

CMS Proposed Rules for Bundling for ESRD PatientsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
In this video blog, Jeffrey Berns, MD, of UPenn School of Medicine, discusses new proposed rules for dialysis payment, including bundling for oral drugs related to ESRD care. Medscape Nephrology (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines - September 25, 2009 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: Nephrology Source Type: info

Drugmaker Glaxo Cuts Back on Seminars for DoctorsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Drugmaker GlaxoSmithKline said on Monday it will pare back funding for continuing medical education seminars. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines - September 23, 2009 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: Business of Medicine Source Type: info

W. House Sets $25 Mln for Medical Liability ProjectEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines - September 18, 2009 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: Business of Medicine Source Type: info

US Bill Would Apply Antitrust to Medical InsurersEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Patrick Leahy introduced a bill on Thursday that would eliminate a half-century-old antitrust exemption for health insurance and medical malpractice insurance companies. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines - September 18, 2009 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: Business of Medicine Source Type: info

Low Rate of Critical Events During Urgent Air-Medical Transport: StudyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
In-transit episodes of new hypotension, resuscitation, or other "critical event" occur in roughly 1 in every 20 acutely ill patients transported by helicopter or other aircraft to an alternate health facility for care, results of a study indicate. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines - September 16, 2009 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: Critical Care Source Type: info

Surgical Efficiency Increases, Revenue Falls With Hurricane KatrinaEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Hurricane Katrina brought many changes to hospitals that remained open throughout the hurricane and during its aftermath. Among these were greater efficiency as more surgeries were performed with fewer staff, and declining revenue because of changes in payer mix and increased numbers of uninsured patients. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines - September 11, 2009 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: General Surgery Source Type: info

Quality of Care for Common Pediatric Respiratory Infections: Shortfalls and ImprovementsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Bronchiolitis, croup and CAP have a tremendous impact on pediatric morbidity, mortality and healthcare expenditures. Pediatric Health (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines - September 9, 2009 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: Pediatrics Source Type: info

Nurse Residency Programs: An Essential Requirement for NursingEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Should nurse residency programs become a prerequisite for employment? (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines - September 9, 2009 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: Nursing Source Type: info

A Touch of SenseEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The skilled and prudent clinician will be as important to the future of American medical practice as the hybrid car will be to the American highway," writes Abraham Verghese. Health Affairs (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines - September 8, 2009 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care Source Type: info

Legislative: The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009: What’s in it for NursingEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
A small but significant portion of the $789 billion being made available to jumpstart the falling economy will be directed toward measures that will benefit nursing. Online Journal of Issues in Nursing (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines - September 4, 2009 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: Nursing Source Type: info

Understanding Discipline of Nurse Practitioners by Boards of NursingEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
What are the most frequent reasons for NP disciplinary action? Journal for Nurse Practitioners (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines - September 3, 2009 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: Nursing Source Type: info

Buying Lunch...and What Else?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The food, drug samples, and other gifts that pharmaceutical companies provide for doctors may be free, but they come at a price. Health Affairs (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines - September 3, 2009 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care Source Type: info

Selective Reporting Common in High-Impact JournalsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Fewer than half of the trials reported in high-impact-factor journals are adequately registered, while nearly a third show "some evidence of selective outcome reporting," according to research published September 2 in the Journal of the American Medical Association. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines - September 3, 2009 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: Business of Medicine Source Type: info

Critical Thinking in Nurse ManagersEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The career track that often leads to the position of nurse manager often provides little expertise in a powerful management tool. Nursing Economics (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines - September 1, 2009 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: Nursing Source Type: info

Use of Unstructured Event-Based Reports for Global Infectious Disease SurveillanceEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This report examines 3 outbreak information-processing systems to improve public health surveillance. Emerging Infectious Diseases (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines - August 28, 2009 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: Infectious Diseases Source Type: info

Hospice Use Among Patients With Heart FailureEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This study identifies potential areas of hospice care that are unique to HF patients. American Heart Journal (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines - August 28, 2009 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: Cardiology Source Type: info

Insurance CEOs to Testify Before Second U.S. House CommitteeEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The chief executives of the biggest U.S. health insurance companies were called to testify about industry practices before a congressional hearing examining coverage, costs and claim denials. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines - August 27, 2009 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: Business of Medicine Source Type: info

Financial Disclosure to Potential Research Participants May Not Fully Manage Conflicts of InterestEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
A study offers recommendations for establishing sound policy and practices regarding how best to disclose financial conflicts of interests to potential participants in clinical research. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines - August 26, 2009 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: Business of Medicine Source Type: info

Financial FalloutEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Med school debt forces graduates into high-paying specialties; many steer clear of IM. The Hospitalist (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines - August 26, 2009 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: Internal Medicine Source Type: info

Economic Crises and Mortality: A Review of the LiteratureEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
When a country’s economic health takes a sudden turn for the worse, does the health of its people always follow suit? International Journal of Clinical Practice (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines - August 25, 2009 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care Source Type: info

Misidentification of Alphanumeric Symbols in Both Handwritten and Computer-Generated InformationEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
What are the most common errors that you should know about? ISMP Medication Safety Alert!® Acute Care Edition (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines - August 25, 2009 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: Pharmacist Source Type: info

FDA Approves New Brand of Interferon Beta-1b for Treating Multiple SclerosisEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The FDA has approved interferon beta-1b subcutaneous injection to reduce the frequency of clinical exacerbations in patients with relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines - August 19, 2009 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Source Type: info

Initiation of Dialysis at Higher GFRs: Is the Apparent Rising Tide of Early Dialysis Harmful or Helpful?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This review examines US dialysis data, national guidelines, and publications relevant to the early start phenomenon. Kidney International (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines - August 3, 2009 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: Nephrology Source Type: info

Effect of Medication Reconciliation With and Without Patient Counseling on the Number of Pharmaceutical Interventions Among Patients Discharged from the HospitalEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
How much of an impact does patient counseling with medication reconciliation have on the amount of pharmaceutical interventions? The Annals of Pharmacotherapy (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines - August 3, 2009 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: Pharmacist Source Type: info

Using Quality Indicators to Improve Hospital Care: A Review of the LiteratureEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
What strategies can be used to implement quality indicators in hospital care? How do they affect quality of care in hospitals? International Journal for Quality in Health Care (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines - July 31, 2009 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: Public Health & Prevention Source Type: info