Jun
21
A New York general physician treats the workers, many of whom are uninsured or underinsured.
Jun
21
These time-consuming conversations are emotionally difficult for everyone involved, experts say.
Jun
21
A Senate bill would place MedPAC in the executive branch, giving the panel independent authority over Medicare payment policy for physicians.
Jun
21
Meanwhile, insurers suggest standardized transactions, and the Senate HELP Committee outlines a public health insurance plan that would pay doctors more than Medicare does.
Jun
21
A joint Justice Dept.-HHS program cracks down on fraud and abuse, while amendments to the False Claims Act expand the law's reach.
Jun
21
A recent upswing in the number of physicians in Congress has encouraged Republican doctors to organize their own health reform caucus.
Jun
21
Physicians say they have to consider cutting staff or reducing expenses in other ways as patients lose insurance and come in only when sick.
Jun
14
Physicians in both states are facing payment problems with the same insurer -- WellPoint subsidiary Anthem -- and have filed complaints with their state's insurance department.
Jun
14
The initiative will allow VA-affiliated physicians to discover better ways to handle various diseases, including cancer and congestive heart failure.
Jun
14
Physicians are pleased with the new law, which includes several medical liability protections. But they plan to monitor certain provisions.