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Health plans asked to explain how they set rates

published Wed, Nov 18 2009 07:22 GMT
The Senate health panel is investigating how four big insurers price products in the small group market.

DEA enforces written order requirement for schedule II drugs

published Wed, Nov 18 2009 07:22 GMT
A coalition of physicians, nurses and pharmacists argues that the agency is delaying some patients' access to pain relief.

Kids' BMI data may be added to vaccine tracking

published Tue, Nov 17 2009 06:56 GMT
Ten states would participate in pilot projects to assess the effectiveness of also collecting data on children's body mass index.

Climate change could put public's health at risk

published Tue, Nov 17 2009 06:56 GMT
A study from the Trust for America's Health says few states are preparing for the health problems that could occur because of global warming.

Disruptive behavior by doctors, nurses persists a year after crackdown

published Mon, Nov 16 2009 06:00 GMT
A survey of physician and nurse executives raises questions on how to implement zero-tolerance policies required by the Joint Commission.

Some specialists will see extra cuts in Medicare pay

published Mon, Nov 16 2009 06:00 GMT
Specialties involving heavy use of MRI and CT imaging will see particularly large reductions, prompting worry that some practices will close.

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