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www.ama-assn.orgWellPoint subsidiary drops coverage in Illinois, Texaspublished Fri, Nov 13 2009 07:01 GMT
UniCare says it couldn't get enough market share. Members can opt for comparable insurance with Blues plans in both states.
Malpractice lawsuits hit 10-year low in Missouripublished Thu, Nov 12 2009 07:15 GMT
Physicians credit the state's damage cap. But the tort reforms face a state Supreme Court challenge.
Michigan slashes Medicaid fees for doctors by another 8%published Thu, Nov 12 2009 07:15 GMT
The reduction follows an earlier 4% cut ordered by the governor in July. The Legislature rejected a proposed physician tax that would have increased payments.
Med school enrollment up, but residency slots remain flatpublished Wed, Nov 11 2009 07:00 GMT
A lack of growth in residencies could help fuel a physician shortage, AAMC officials say.
Medical supplies still selling, but pace is slowingpublished Wed, Nov 11 2009 07:00 GMT
Infection-control products, however, are seeing a surge in orders from physicians.
Physicians give hospital chaplains high approval ratingpublished Tue, Nov 10 2009 07:00 GMT
These clerics can help meet patients' spiritual needs and advise families about end-of-life care decisions.
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