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Distractions, topical anesthesia and education of parent and child all are possible tactics to soften the sting.
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In contrast, online physician rating sites based on cost and quality criteria are used by one in 10 patients looking for a new physician.
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Insurers traditionally have shied away from home monitoring reimbursement, but pilot programs are allowing payers to test the benefits.
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While pledging to be "trusted advisers" for members and employers, health plans are positioning themselves to be financial players, too.
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The court said drugmakers' use of doctors' prescribing information is not protected speech.
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Physician leaders say efforts such as tuition breaks are needed to ensure there are enough doctors.
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Thomas Graboys, MD, 64, was a renowned Boston cardiologist before Parkinson's disease and dementia forced him to stop practicing. His book chronicles the drastic change from doctor to patient.
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Despite the setback, states are anticipating changes under the new administration that would allow health coverage expansions to continue.
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The agency is seeking comments on which physicians should forego Medicare pay under the policy and what related complications might qualify as errors.
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Emergency department doctors report that thousands get medical attention annually for wounds related to packaging.