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A Physician Shortage – What About Universal Health Care?

Sep 08, 2008 at 10:48 am by steve

Editor's note: This is the final article in a four-part series discussing aspects of a state and national shortage of primary care physicians. With the political season in.... Read More
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Healing From The Heart

Sep 08, 2008 at 10:48 am by steve

In the charming old city of Grenada, Nicaragua, a little girl smiled and ran across the square, raising her arms to greet the people who saved her life. "This is why we com.... Read More
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Never Events Are Here to Stay

Sep 08, 2008 at 10:48 am by steve

Starting October 1, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will cease paying hospitals for certain never events, and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama will follow.... Read More
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Understanding and Interpreting Your Financial Statement

Sep 08, 2008 at 10:48 am by steve

Privately owned health care companies usually have monthly financial statements prepared by in-house bookkeepers or external accountants. Financial statements are prepared in.... Read More
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Proposed Rule Would Limit Physician Office Diagnostic Testing

Sep 08, 2008 at 10:48 am by steve

On July 7, 2008, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services ("CMS") published its 2009 Proposed Medicare Physician Fee Schedule. Along with a planned 5.4% decrease in Medi.... Read More