Archives for April 2013
Florida physicians closer to medical malpractice reform05 Apr 2013
The state’s leading physician association is one step closer to passing a medical malpractice bill after it was approved by... Continue Reading
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Jury: Health management group liable for $24M in Las Vegas hepatitis C outbreak case05 Apr 2013
A Nevada state court jury found the state’s largest health management organization liable Thursday for $24 million in compensatory damages... Continue Reading
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Cigna, GBMC partner on accountable care organization program05 Apr 2013
A new partnership with Cigna is a step toward aligning payment with practice for Greater Baltimore Medical Center’s accountable care... Continue Reading
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Fairview Health takeover proposed by University of Minnesota05 Apr 2013
The University of Minnesota has proposed a takeover of Fairview Health Services, the Minneapolis-based health system that operates the university’s... Continue Reading
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Public, Private Hospitals at Odds Over Budget Rider05 Apr 2013
Private and public hospitals are at odds over how they should be reimbursed for uncompensated care — and at the crux... Continue Reading
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Obama Budget to Include Cuts to Programs in Hopes of Deal05 Apr 2013
President Obama next week will take the political risk of formally proposing cuts to Social Security and Medicare in his... Continue Reading
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When Peer Review Has Ulterior Motives05 Apr 2013
A federal judge this week upheld a jury verdict against the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, finding sufficient evidence for... Continue Reading
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Medical Problems Improbably Lead To Homicide05 Apr 2013
Patients who are unhappy with the outcome of their medical treatment often feel angry, frustrated, and betrayed by their doctor.... Continue Reading
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April 05, 2013-Health management group liable for $24M in Las Vegas hepatitis C outbreak case05 Apr 2013
Friday April 5, 2013 Home | Subscribe Provider Advisory Weekly Top Stories Medical Problems Improbably Lead To Homicide When Peer... Continue Reading
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Health Law Alert – Focus on Long Term Care: OIG Calls PODs “Inherently Suspect”03 Apr 2013
Making its most strongly worded statement to date, the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG)... Continue Reading
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