Jul
19
The CMS plan would stop more than $45 billion worth of future rate reductions. Other revisions would boost pay for primary care physicians.
Jul
12
A former health plan executive calls their intentions into question before a Senate panel.
Jul
12
Health Research Insights has contacted physicians in several states this year trying to collect alleged overpayments.
Jul
12
Fourteen patients in that state requested doctors' aid in dying. Meanwhile, more patients than ever made use of Oregon's death-with-dignity law in 2008.
Jul
12
When unexpected news arises during donor-match testing, doctors find they need a set policy on what to reveal.
Jul
12
Physicians worry the Ohio Supreme Court ruling could open patient records in other types of cases and create additional risk for doctors.
Jul
12
The indictments are the first major actions since the Depts. of Justice and HHS expanded a joint Medicare fraud initiative last month.
Jul
12
A new definition of an entity under the Stark law, set to take effect Oct. 1, likely will invalidate many physician-hospital arrangements.
Jul
12
With a Medicare medical home project behind schedule, some physician practices have forged ahead without the federal government's help.
Jul
12
Electronic medical records and a push for consumer involvement make it more acceptable -- and imperative -- to release more information, say Beth Israel project backers.