State roundup: Wis. governor denies he is considering a public option program for the state, Kansas governor backs attorney general's decision not to join national law suit against federal health law, Mississippi groups seek to stop Medicaid cuts.
(Daily Report) Apr 09, 2010
Without big budgets, developing nations have to be creative and flexible when it comes to health care. As a result, some interesting new technologies and techniques have emerged that Westernized countries have adopted.
(Daily Report) Apr 09, 2010
Today's research roundup includes studies and briefs from Health Affairs, the Center for Studying Health System Change, the Commonwealth Fund, the SCAN Foundation, the Journal of the American Medical Association and the journal Circulation.
(Daily Report) Apr 09, 2010
A former Massachusetts dentist accused of Medicaid fraud has pleaded not guilty. Prosecutors allege he used paper clips instead of stainless steel posts when performing root canals.
(Daily Report) Apr 09, 2010
New outlets examine two issues affecting doctors: patients fraudulently seeking prescriptions and overwhelming paper work.
(Daily Report) Apr 09, 2010
Without big budgets, developing nations have to be creative and flexible when it comes to health care. As a result, some interesting new technologies and techniques have emerged that Westernized countries have adopted.
(Story) Apr 09, 2010
Kaiser Health News presents a selection of Thursday's opinions and editorials from around America.
(Daily Report) Apr 08, 2010
Federal officials say HIV bills submitted by South Florida clinics once dwarfed claims from the rest of the country. But Medicare says most bogus payments have now been stopped.
(Daily Report) Apr 08, 2010
State roundup: Maryland hospitals and insurers reach accord on Medicaid funding formula, while Georgia plans to trim number of workers processing applications for Medicaid and food stamps, even as applicants increase dramatically.
(Daily Report) Apr 08, 2010
The planned closure of St. Vincent's Hospital in New York City raises concerns about emergency care in Greenwich Village area as other hospitals plan to accommodate its patients.
(Daily Report) Apr 08, 2010