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ESA President launches new initiative for patient safety in Europe

A major new initiative for patient safety in Europe is today launched by Professor Eberhard Kochs, President of the European Society of Anaesthesiology (ESA). The new European Patient Safety Foundation, covering all aspects of patient safety was announced by Professor Kochs during his welcome address on Saturday 1 June at the ESA's annual European Anaesthesiology Congress in Barcelona, Spain (1-4 June).

3 Jun 2013

Experts to discuss on resuscitation efforts at Euroanaesthesia

One of the most difficult moments faced by anaesthetists and other healthcare staff is when to carry on attempts to resuscitate a person, and when those efforts should reasonably stop. This dilemma is the subject of a session at Euroanaesthesia, the annual congress of the European Society of Anaesthesiology.

3 Jun 2013

State highlights: Mo. Gov. worried tax cut bill raises prescription drug sales tax; deadline day for bonus for Fla. Medicaid docs

St. Louis Beacon: Nixon Says Tax Cut Bill Removes Missouri's Sales Tax Break For Prescription Drugs. Gov. Jay Nixon has upped the ante in his criticism of a broad-based tax cut bill awaiting his decision, saying Thursday that it removes a sales tax exemption for prescription drugs that will raise taxes for millions of Missourians. One sponsor of the bill says there's plenty of time for the legislature to correct what he deemed a drafting error (Rosenbaum, 5/30).

1 Jun 2013

Young people: The most likely targets of rape, other sexual assaults

Sexual assault has almost as much to do with age as it does with gender, according to Penn State criminologists. Young people -- both male and female -- are the most likely targets of rape and other sexual assaults, said Richard Felson, professor of criminology and sociology.

1 Jun 2013

St. Luke's Episcopal Health System transferred to Catholic Health Initiatives

The Episcopal Diocese of Texas today transferred St. Luke's Episcopal Health System to Catholic Health Initiatives, the nation's third-largest faith-based health system, officials announced.

1 Jun 2013

Viewpoints: Scalia's 'boost' to Obamacare; California small biz and insurance exchange; Health law's hidden tax

[L]ast week, a divided court decided Arlington v. FCC, an important victory for Barack Obama's administration that will long define the relationship between federal agencies and federal courts. ... In a powerful and convincing opinion by Justice Antonin Scalia, the court's majority ruled that even when the agency is deciding on the scope of its own authority, it has the power to interpret ambiguities in the law.

1 Jun 2013

Medicare forecast: Solvent until 2026, though baby boomer costs loom

The government said Friday that Medicare's giant hospital trust will not be exhausted until 2026, two years later than projected last year, ... The reasons given for the improved financial outlook for Medicare were an overall slowdown in health care spending, particularly on skilled nursing care, as well as lower projected costs for popular insurance plans available within the Medicare program.

1 Jun 2013

Research roundup: Questioning money-saving value of kids' preventive dentistry, weight loss

Although early preventive dental visits are widely recommended for children, it is unclear whether they reduce future dental visits or costs.

1 Jun 2013

Palm Beach Cancer Institute joins FCS family

Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute, the leading community-based oncology practice in the state, announced today that Palm Beach Cancer Institute will be joining the practice, effective June 1, 2013.

1 Jun 2013

Renowned pathologist warns about possible consequences of silicone use in breast reconstruction

The public and the press were electrified in early May when superstar actress and filmmaker Angelina Jolie announced in a New York Times opinion piece that she had received a double mastectomy and follow-up breast reconstruction. Renowned pathologist Rahim Karjoo M.D ., F.C.A.P., F.A.S.C.P., is an expert in the diagnosis and treatment of Morgellons disease, an illness that is little known or acknowledged in the mainstream medical community.

1 Jun 2013

Prime Urgent Care offers enhanced services to better meet the needs of patients

Prime Urgent Care, a walk-in urgent care facility, has long offered fast services and affordable care for residents of the greater Pearland region. Prime Urgent Care is now offering enhanced services to better meet the needs of its patients.

1 Jun 2013

Health law next steps: Transparency and 'compliance programs'

Doctors and others await the dissemination of better price and quality information and details of "compliance programs" that doctors will be required to roll out.

1 Jun 2013

ACP provides recommendations for Medicare physician reimbursement, FFS systems

The American College of Physicians today provided 19 specific recommendations, supporting evidence and implementation details on how to improve the Medicare physician fee schedule and the fee-for-service system overall in response to a request by the Senate Finance Committee on May 10.

1 Jun 2013

Miss. governor gives $1M to health law call center

Despite his opposition to the law, Gov. Bryant supports a new facility that will be located in Hattiesburg. Also, in state exchange news, websites look at the seven plans competing in Georgia and the 13 plans that have submitted proposals in Colorado.

1 Jun 2013

New clinical practice guidelines on sleep apnea, driving risk on non-commercial drivers

The American Thoracic Society has released new clinical practice guidelines on sleep apnea, sleepiness, and driving risk on non-commercial drivers.

1 Jun 2013

Analysts predict continued Medicare cost growth slowdown

As Medicare and Social Security's trustees prepare to release their annual report Friday, USA Today reports that the rate of increase in overall Medicare spending could continue to slow because of the 2010 health law. The Associated Press reports that a slowed upward curve only delays a day of reckoning for the popular programs, however.

1 Jun 2013

Health care questions: Do medical homes improve outcomes? Is high tech worth the cost?

Joseph Ashwal, MD, knew a good deal when he saw one. … The program -- the Total Care and Cost Improvement Program -- has been a game-changer for Ashwal and his practice, Frederick Primary Care Associates, yielding more than a 20 percent increase in payments from CareFirst last summer for the group's success during 2011 in lowering spending by keeping patients out of the hospital and emergency departments.

1 Jun 2013

Next battles over Obamacare predicted to be ugliest yet

CNN reports that the White House and Republicans are preparing for an "epic battle" over the selling of Obamacare tied to the opening of online insurance marketplaces Oct. 1. Other news outlets describe how GOP lawmakers are increasingly calling for an independent probe of HHS Secretary Sebelius.

1 Jun 2013

Experts to kick off Big Ten Cancer Research Consortium in Chicago

In athletics, the Big Ten universities compete against each other, but now many will join together against a common foe: cancer.

1 Jun 2013

Research: Intervention by nurses increases likelihood of patient giving up smoking by 28%

Research from the World Health Organisation suggests that intervention by nurses increases the likelihood of a patient giving up smoking by 28%

1 Jun 2013

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ESA President launches new initiative for patient safety in Europe

Experts to discuss on resuscitation efforts at Euroanaesthesia

State highlights: Mo. Gov. worried tax cut bill raises prescription drug sales tax; deadline day for bonus for Fla. Medicaid docs

Young people: The most likely targets of rape, other sexual assaults

St. Luke's Episcopal Health System transferred to Catholic Health Initiatives

Viewpoints: Scalia's 'boost' to Obamacare; California small biz and insurance exchange; Health law's hidden tax

Medicare forecast: Solvent until 2026, though baby boomer costs loom

Research roundup: Questioning money-saving value of kids' preventive dentistry, weight loss

Palm Beach Cancer Institute joins FCS family

Renowned pathologist warns about possible consequences of silicone use in breast reconstruction

Prime Urgent Care offers enhanced services to better meet the needs of patients

Health law next steps: Transparency and 'compliance programs'

ACP provides recommendations for Medicare physician reimbursement, FFS systems

Miss. governor gives $1M to health law call center

New clinical practice guidelines on sleep apnea, driving risk on non-commercial drivers

Analysts predict continued Medicare cost growth slowdown

Health care questions: Do medical homes improve outcomes? Is high tech worth the cost?

Next battles over Obamacare predicted to be ugliest yet

Experts to kick off Big Ten Cancer Research Consortium in Chicago

Research: Intervention by nurses increases likelihood of patient giving up smoking by 28%

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