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	Newsfeeds American Medical News Headlines Thu, 06 Nov 2008 12:03 The alternative purchasing system for drugs given in the office had only about 4,200 physicians and one drug vendor sign on in three years. Lack of interest derails Medicare B drug program Medical societies are emphasizing how physicians' practices help local and state economies as they seek recruiting help and financial incentives. Doctors tally the economic value practices bring to communities The opinion could allow more expanded collaborative efforts to improve quality and contain costs, experts said. Hospital can share P4P bonus with physicians, OIG says The governor won't support medical liability assistance for physicians unless the state covers more of its uninsured. Pennsylvania health system reform hits snag over coverage, liability help As genetic testing finds its way into routine clinical practice, the path to personalized medicine could leave physicians susceptible to expanded liability risks. Judging genetic risks: Physicians often caught between what patients want and what science offers Medical Profession Thu, 06 Nov 2008 12:03 As genetic testing finds its way into routine clinical practice, the path to personalized medicine could leave physicians susceptible to expanded liability risks. Judging genetic risks: Physicians often caught between what patients want and what science offers First-year class size has grown each year of the past decade, but concerns about future physician shortages remain. Med schools report record enrollments, more minorities Physicians must talk about hospice, at the request of dying patients, but they are not required to discuss palliative sedation or refusal of food and water. California law mandates discussing end-of-life options Medical Business Thu, 06 Nov 2008 12:03 Medical societies are emphasizing how physicians' practices help local and state economies as they seek recruiting help and financial incentives. Doctors tally the economic value practices bring to communities Despite changes to federal rules that allow hospitals to donate health IT to physicians, studies show neither hospitals nor physicians are jumping at the opportunity. Selling the subsidy: Questions remain on hospital-physician IT collaboration Medical Health Thu, 06 Nov 2008 12:03 Access to these services can be challenging, and experts say simpler strategies must be found to address this problem more widely. Intensive approaches advised for obese youth A third of the poorest children are reported to be in less than optimal health compared with 7% of children from the wealthiest families. The poorer the kids, the worse their health, study says About Us | Services | Careers | Offices | News Home | Contact Us | Site Ma
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