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IntelliDose introduces new, integrated clinical software for medical oncology practices

IntelliDose®, a leading clinical software to manage medical oncology practices, today introduces IntelliScribe™ – a new, fully integrated module in the IntelliDose workflow – to electronically generate prescriptions at any point in the chemotherapy order writing process.

3 Mar 2010

Obama says he's willing to explore ideas raised by GOP during health summit

ABC News Political Punch: In a letter to Congressional leaders President Obama signaled Tuesday afternoon he is "open to several provisions raised by GOP lawmakers during last week's bipartisan health care reform summit, including medical malpractice reform, combating fraud," and the removal of a provisions that would have allowed the federal government to pay for Nebraska's Medicaid expansion and another that would have protected Florida seniors from cuts to the Medicare Advantage program (3/2).

3 Mar 2010

ICU survivors face high risk of death in following years, says study

An analysis of Medicare data indicates that elderly patients who are hospitalized in an intensive care unit (ICU) and survive to be discharged from the hospital have a high rate of death in the following three years, and that, in particular, patients who receive mechanical ventilation have a substantially increased rate of death compared with both hospital and general population controls in the first several months after hospital discharge, according to a study in the March 3 issue of JAMA.

3 Mar 2010

State roundup: Mass. hospital controversy, Iowa and Utah consider coverage expansions

The state appealed to the federal government yesterday to help Massachusetts hospitals that care for disproportionately high numbers of lower-income patients who receive state-sponsored health insurance. Governor Deval Patrick is asking the Obama administration for $216 million for Cambridge Health Alliance, the state's only public acute-care hospital, and another $115 million for six private hospitals with high Medicaid patient populations

3 Mar 2010

Health care costs for retiring Americans average $260,000 and can exceed $500,000

Health care costs for retiring Americans, including nursing home care, average $260,000 and can exceed $500,000, according to new research conducted by the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College and underwritten by Prudential Financial.

3 Mar 2010

GOP Senators worry about backlash from COBRA extension filibuster

Los Angeles Times' D.C. Now: "Sen. Jim Bunning, the Republican from Kentucky whom Democrats love to blame for preventing passage of an extension of unemployment benefits, again blocked the Senate from taking up the measure on Tuesday." He says he supports the legislation's goals but will oppose it "until it is fully funded without increasing the federal deficit. In a one-person filibuster [that started last Thursday], Bunning has blocked the bill that, in addition to extending benefits, would also ... prevent a big cut in Medicare payments to doctors" (Muskal, 3/2).

3 Mar 2010

Bunning continues block of COBRA subsidy extension, Medicare 'doc fix'

Sen. Jim Bunning, R-Ky., is blocking a bill that would temporarily extend unemployment benefits and federal subsidies for some health insurance benefits.

2 Mar 2010

Doctors issue warnings about reduced access as Congressional inaction cuts Medicare pay

A political deadlock in the Senate has triggered a 21 percent Medicare pay reduction to doctors who say they may have to limit care for older Americans unless the reduction is reversed.

2 Mar 2010

Critical follow-up evaluations provide opportunity to help physicians best evaluate their HF patients

Heart failure is by far the most prevalent chronic cardiac condition. Around 30 million people in Europe have heart failure and its incidence is still increasing: more cases are being identified, more people are living to an old age, and more are surviving a heart attack but with damage to the heart muscle.

2 Mar 2010

Metropolitan Health Networks reports increased revenue for 2009 fourth quarter

Metropolitan Health Networks, Inc., a leading provider of healthcare services in Florida, today announced the financial results for their fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2009.

2 Mar 2010

Obama-Pelosi government healthcare takeover: LAV launches TV-ad urging Mollohan to vote "No"

U.S. Congressman Allan Mollohan is urged to vote "No" on the Obama-Pelosi government takeover of healthcare, in a major TV-ad campaign launched today by the League of American Voters (USALeague.com).

2 Mar 2010

AADA: U.S. Congress fails to approve legislation preventing 21% cut in payments for physicians

The American Academy of Dermatology Association is disappointed that the United States Congress has failed to approve legislation preventing the implementation of a 21 percent cut in payments for physicians who treat Medicare patients.

2 Mar 2010

California's dirty air costs more than $193M in hospital-based medical care, finds RAND study

California's dirty air caused more than $193 million in hospital-based medical care from 2005 to 2007 as people sought help for problems such as asthma and pneumonia that are triggered by elevated pollution levels, according to a new RAND Corporation study.

2 Mar 2010

APTA: CMS announces dates for holding claims

(U.S. Physical Therapy) The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) reported on its website (APTA.org) on Friday, February 26, 2010 that “The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that it will hold claims for the first 10 business days of March. The hold will apply to claims with dates of service of March 1, 2010 through March 12, 2010. Claims with dates of service of January 1, 2010-February 28, 2010 will continue to be paid based on the 0% update approved by Congress.

2 Mar 2010

Physicians Foundation responds to new Medicare physician payment cuts of 21%

The Physicians Foundation, a national healthcare organization that represents the interests of physicians, responded today to new Medicare physician payment cuts of 21 percent, which became effective today after Congress failed to take action on a month long stay.

2 Mar 2010

Prevention of 21% cuts in Medicare payments to physicians: Congress fails to approve, AADA disappointed

The American Academy of Dermatology Association (AADA) is disappointed that the United States Congress has failed to approve legislation preventing the implementation of a 21 percent cut in payments for physicians who treat Medicare patients.

2 Mar 2010

U.S. Physical Therapy acquires 70% interest in five clinic outpatient physical therapy group

U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc., a leading national operator of outpatient physical and occupational therapy clinics, has acquired a 70% interest in a five clinic outpatient physical therapy group. The practice presently has more than 58,000 patient visits per year and produces approximately $6.9 million in annual revenue.

2 Mar 2010

Michigan hospitals face rising costs; Doctor urges culture changes to increase safety

Hospitals in Michigan are losing money, according to a report expected to be released today by the Michigan Health & Hospital Association. The Detroit Free Press reports that the losses are leading to "layoffs, hiring freezes and elimination of some services."

2 Mar 2010

Pelosi 'confident' on health overhaul vote through reconciliation process

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is "confident" she will be able to get the votes needed to pass health care reform, "even if it threatens the political careers of some members of her party," The New York Times reports.

2 Mar 2010

HCA announces intention to offer $1.0 billion senior secured first lien notes due 2020

HCA today announced that it intends to offer $1.0 billion aggregate principal amount of senior secured first lien notes due 2020 (the "Notes"). In accordance with the terms of its senior secured credit facilities, HCA will use the net proceeds from the offering to repay term loans under its cash flow credit facility.

2 Mar 2010

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IntelliDose introduces new, integrated clinical software for medical oncology practices

Obama says he's willing to explore ideas raised by GOP during health summit

ICU survivors face high risk of death in following years, says study

State roundup: Mass. hospital controversy, Iowa and Utah consider coverage expansions

Health care costs for retiring Americans average $260,000 and can exceed $500,000

GOP Senators worry about backlash from COBRA extension filibuster

Bunning continues block of COBRA subsidy extension, Medicare 'doc fix'

Doctors issue warnings about reduced access as Congressional inaction cuts Medicare pay

Critical follow-up evaluations provide opportunity to help physicians best evaluate their HF patients

Metropolitan Health Networks reports increased revenue for 2009 fourth quarter

Obama-Pelosi government healthcare takeover: LAV launches TV-ad urging Mollohan to vote "No"

AADA: U.S. Congress fails to approve legislation preventing 21% cut in payments for physicians

California's dirty air costs more than $193M in hospital-based medical care, finds RAND study

APTA: CMS announces dates for holding claims

Physicians Foundation responds to new Medicare physician payment cuts of 21%

Prevention of 21% cuts in Medicare payments to physicians: Congress fails to approve, AADA disappointed

U.S. Physical Therapy acquires 70% interest in five clinic outpatient physical therapy group

Michigan hospitals face rising costs; Doctor urges culture changes to increase safety

Pelosi 'confident' on health overhaul vote through reconciliation process

HCA announces intention to offer $1.0 billion senior secured first lien notes due 2020

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