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Citizens Invited to Join in Healthcare Debate

Jun 30, 2006 at 04:02 pm by steve

In 2003, Federal legislation created the Citizens' Health Care Working Group … 14 men and women who reflect a broad geographic representation and a balance between urba.... Read More

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Physician Ownership of Hospitals

Jun 30, 2006 at 03:58 pm by steve

Physician ownership of hospitals is one of the most controversial topics in American healthcare today. Particularly where specialty hospitals are involved, there are strong f.... Read More

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Study Investigates Possible Breakthrough Therapy

Jun 30, 2006 at 03:56 pm by steve

Adevice that's being touted as "breakthrough" technology for the treatment of heart failure is being trialed by UAB researchers in a national clinical study sponsored by the d.... Read More

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Home Health Monitoring Technology Gains Ground, but It's Slow Going

Jun 06, 2006 at 03:20 pm by steve

Vijay Velu has specialized in developing some of the most advanced home monitoring devices on the market. Using wireless technology, a central computer hub captures data o.... Read More

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Birmingham Health Law Group Responds to Joint Venture Trends

Jun 06, 2006 at 03:18 pm by steve

As the trend of outpatient surgery centers grows, more hospitals and physicians are discussing joint ventures. A number of deals have been completed in the Birmingham area rec.... Read More