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Cut in Medicare reimbursement to physicians will jeopardize timely surgical care

The results of a new member survey by the nation's Surgical Coalition shows that the more than 21 percent pay cut to physicians that is scheduled to take effect April 1 will make it difficult, if not impossible, for already financially strapped surgical practices to continue to treat Medicare patients. A majority of the more than 14,000 surgeons and anesthesiologists who responded to the survey indicated that they will be forced to make significant changes in their practices if the cut goes into effect and that timely access to surgical care will be jeopardized if Medicare payments continue to decline.

27 Mar 2010

Pennsylvania Governor joins other governors to help defend national health care act

On behalf of citizens of our states, we write to let you know that that we oppose the actions of the state Attorneys General who have filed a lawsuit to challenge the constitutionality of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. We believe their legal efforts will fail in court, unnecessarily delay the urgent need to get our citizens access to health care and waste our state tax dollars.

27 Mar 2010

One-stop resource for advanced wound care medical reimbursement on Smith & Nephew website

The Advanced Wound Management Division of Smith & Nephew, Inc., a subsidiary of Smith & Nephew plc, is providing a web-based resource guide to medical reimbursement for its comprehensive line of advanced wound care products.

27 Mar 2010

Young adults increasingly flocking to EDs for medical treatment

Young adults, a generally healthy population, are increasingly flocking to emergency departments instead of outpatient clinics for medical treatment. Young adults remain the most likely age group to lack health insurance and often lose their insurance during this pivotal transition period between adolescence and adulthood.

27 Mar 2010

Methuselah Foundation, Silverstone Solutions partner to create online NewOrgan Registry

Methuselah Foundation, a medical non-profit dedicated to extending healthy human life, today announced that it has made an investment in Silverstone Solutions, Inc., a San Francisco-based innovator in life science computing.

27 Mar 2010

eClinicalWorks announces implementation at 2000 providers in New York City

During the past 2.5 years, eClinicalWorks®, a market leader in ambulatory clinical systems, has implemented 2000 providers across 400 independent practices in New York City, including small physician practices, hospital networks and 23 Community Health Centers. There are an additional 600 providers and 100 practices currently in implementation.

27 Mar 2010

Doctors, nurses and front office staff help optimize Practice Fusion's EHR system

Practice Fusion celebrates the unique contribution of its 31,000 doctors, nurses and front office staff users in helping optimize the company's free, web-based Electronic Health Record system. The fastest growing EHR community in the country, Practice Fusion, today launched a new community page where users can interact in real-time.

27 Mar 2010

Radio ad supports legislation to end cash for egg donation

Today, Family Research Council Action and the Oklahoma Family Policy Council released a radio advertisement supporting State Representative Rebecca Hamilton's Oklahoma House Bill 3077, currently being reviewed by the Oklahoma State Senate. H.B. 3077 would put an end to the financial lure that draws young women into donating their eggs to fertility clinics, a dangerous procedure that can cause life-threatening complications including kidney failure and blood clots.

27 Mar 2010

Illinois becomes the 40th state to introduce ALEC's Freedom of Choice in Health Care Act

Yesterday, Illinois became the 40th state where legislators have introduced, or will introduce, legislation modeled after the American Legislative Exchange Council's (ALEC) Freedom of Choice in Health Care Act. Illinois House Bill 6842 prohibits a requirement to purchase health insurance and would provide the state with protection in a constitutional challenge of the federal health reform bill.

27 Mar 2010

HTA sign agreement with Plaza to provide property management and leasing services for office portfolio

Healthcare Trust of America, Inc. and Plaza Companies have formed an alliance on more than 641,000 square feet of high-profile medical office buildings in Sun City and Sun City West communities in the Northwest Phoenix area.

27 Mar 2010

MHN, Health Net Federal Services to serve as host sponsors of National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic

Health Net Federal Services, LLC, part of the Government Contracts segment of Health Net, Inc., and Managed Health Network, Inc., Health Net’s behavioral health subsidiary, are honored to serve as host sponsors of the 24th National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic in Snowmass Village, Colo., March 28 – April 2, 2010.

27 Mar 2010

Free online seminar to help small businesses better cope with current Healthcare Reform legislation

Extensis Group, LLC, in cooperation with the Marquis Agency, will present a free online seminar or webinar on April 12th to help the region's small businesses better cope with the current turmoil and confusion surrounding the recently passed Healthcare Reform legislation.

27 Mar 2010

APHA petitioned EPA to adopt protective standards to safeguard public health from ground-level ozone

The American Public Health Association this week petitioned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to adopt stronger, more protective standards to safeguard the health of the public from ground-level ozone.

27 Mar 2010

FDA: Outbreak of campylobacteriosis linked to drinking raw milk

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, along with several state agencies, is alerting consumers to an outbreak of campylobacteriosis associated with drinking raw milk. At least 12 confirmed illnesses have been recently reported in Michigan. Symptoms of campylobacteriosis include diarrhea, abdominal pain and fever.

27 Mar 2010

Agent Orange exposure: VA adds three new illnesses to list of health problems

Well over 100,000 Veterans exposed to herbicides while serving in Vietnam and other areas will have an easier path to qualify for disability pay under a proposed regulation published by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) that adds three new illnesses to the list of health problems found to be related to Agent Orange and other herbicide exposures.

27 Mar 2010

OLTCA appreciates measures supporting long term care homes in provincial budget

The Ontario Long Term Care Association (OLTCA) appreciates that today's provincial budget contains measures to support long term care homes in maintaining care and service levels to over 76,000 of Ontario's oldest and frailest citizens. The association is also looking forward to the opportunity for continued discussions with government to attempt to resolve outstanding questions to further protect the capacity of homes to provide the care and services residents need.

27 Mar 2010

Enrollment ceremony held to sign revised Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act

Speaker Nancy Pelosi, House Leaders, Committee Chairs and newer Members of Congress held an enrollment ceremony in the Rayburn Room of the Capitol this morning to sign the revised Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act and send it to President Obama for his signature into law.

27 Mar 2010

Aid groups should work to make Haiti self-sufficient, former President Clinton says

Former President Bill Clinton asked aid groups working in Haiti on Thursday to focus on making the nation more self-sufficient, the Associated Press reports. Clinton, the U.N. special envoy to Haiti, spoke ahead of a U.N. donor conference on rebuilding Haiti next week.

27 Mar 2010

Christian Companion Senior Care to offer services to Charlotte

Christian Companion Senior Care, the nation's first senior care franchise to combine practical and spiritual assistance, is bringing its services to Charlotte.

27 Mar 2010

BCBSA honors Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama with Brand Excellence Awards

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama announced today that it has received two Brand Excellence Awards from the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. The annual awards honor Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies that excel in developing and enhancing the overall Blue Cross and Blue Shield Brand image.

27 Mar 2010

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Cut in Medicare reimbursement to physicians will jeopardize timely surgical care

Pennsylvania Governor joins other governors to help defend national health care act

One-stop resource for advanced wound care medical reimbursement on Smith & Nephew website

Young adults increasingly flocking to EDs for medical treatment

Methuselah Foundation, Silverstone Solutions partner to create online NewOrgan Registry

eClinicalWorks announces implementation at 2000 providers in New York City

Doctors, nurses and front office staff help optimize Practice Fusion's EHR system

Radio ad supports legislation to end cash for egg donation

Illinois becomes the 40th state to introduce ALEC's Freedom of Choice in Health Care Act

HTA sign agreement with Plaza to provide property management and leasing services for office portfolio

MHN, Health Net Federal Services to serve as host sponsors of National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic

Free online seminar to help small businesses better cope with current Healthcare Reform legislation

APHA petitioned EPA to adopt protective standards to safeguard public health from ground-level ozone

FDA: Outbreak of campylobacteriosis linked to drinking raw milk

Agent Orange exposure: VA adds three new illnesses to list of health problems

OLTCA appreciates measures supporting long term care homes in provincial budget

Enrollment ceremony held to sign revised Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act

Aid groups should work to make Haiti self-sufficient, former President Clinton says

Christian Companion Senior Care to offer services to Charlotte

BCBSA honors Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama with Brand Excellence Awards

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