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A new Lancet study had researchers looking at the number of deaths over 10 years among more than 20,000 people,
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A new Lancet study had researchers looking at the number of deaths over 10 years among more than 20,000 people,
Continue readingThis is from AOL, which is owned by Huffington Post (a very liberal organization): Chances are you see money deducted
Continue readingPainkillers are a problem. As a doctor, you are damned if you do and you are are damned if
Continue reading“A Medicare auditor tasked with reviewing past claims for physician and hospital services in 15 states will start scrutinizing the
Continue readingA new study shows that if we mail sun-protection kits, which contain information about the dangers of exposure to the
Continue readingI happened to see this big ad on Facebook and it made me very curious. It was for an online degree
Continue reading“Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I’m not sure about the universe.” Albert Einstein
Continue readingThe the health information technology company Epocrates surveyed 1,015 students at more than 160 medical schools nationwide and found that their
Continue readingOptimum performance of any employee requires diligence and commitment on the part of the employee but also on the part
Continue readingCheck this NPR article out. The “elite” medical schools are getting into what they call the next frontier of
Continue readingRemember how great EMRs were in helping you code better? Well, now the government believes hospitals are using the EMR
Continue readingHere is a another great editorial by Val Jones MD at getbetterhealth.com: In another example of government over-reach, the NYT describes how the
Continue readingAbout three weeks ago I blogged about how hospitals and administrators have discovered a new type of greed. In the
Continue readingA study conducted by the non-profit research group RTI on behalf of the NY state’s health department found that poor smokers in New
Continue readingThe purpose of life is a life of purpose. -Robert Byrne
Continue readingThe American Academy of Family Physicians shot back at the whole physician extender “is as good as a doctor” trend.
Continue readingMore than one-third of Massachusetts hospitals in fiscal year 2011 lost money. Ouch. Boston Medical Center reported the largest loss, at $25.1
Continue readingRonald Post, who shot and killed a hotel clerk in northern Ohio almost 30 years ago, says he is too
Continue readingThe article in the American Medical News starts out with this headline: Many hospitals recruiting doctors continually Experts say physicians
Continue readingAny man worth his salt will stick up for what he believes right, but it takes a slightly better man
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