Caught unaware, doctors get delay in FTC enforcement of ID theft rules
Tuesday, October 28th, 2008
The AMA and other groups won a six-month reprieve for doctors to implement a prevention program originally mandated for Nov. 1.
Archive for October, 2008
Slow adoption of e-prescribing forces Medicare to try hard sell
Tuesday, October 28th, 2008
Medicare incentives take effect on Jan. 1, but few doctors have adopted the technology.
When incentives lack appeal: Medicaid reform meets confusion, skepticism
Tuesday, October 28th, 2008
West Virginia is one of the first states to offer inducements for patients who pledge to follow physicians' orders, but most of those eligible aren't taking the bait.
More hospitals start palliative care programs
Tuesday, October 28th, 2008
Comprehensive quality-of-life programs for seriously ill patients are growing despite financial hurdles.
Board settlement can’t be used in Minnesota liability trial
Tuesday, October 28th, 2008
Physicians say the decision upholds licensing boards' authority to oversee medical practice.