Under rules that changed in the 1990s, doctors are starting to take exams to be recertified. Meanwhile, a doctor at a prominent Los Angeles medical center says the hospital did not provide equipment needed for patient safety.
(Daily Report) Apr 06, 2010
New leadership at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services may bring innovation, improve quality, according to news outlets.
(Daily Report) Apr 06, 2010
"Only a small fraction of wounded veterans who could get better benefits have applied in the two years since Congress, acting on concerns the military was cutting costs by downplaying injuries, ordered the Pentagon to review disputed claims," The Associated Press reports.
(Daily Report) Apr 05, 2010
It's estimated that at least 3 percent of all health care spending — roughly $68 billion — is lost to fraud and billing errors annually. Some patients and families turn to medical billing advocates for help.
(Daily Report) Apr 05, 2010
The health reform law attacks the problem of medical errors on two fronts: It establishes new payment incentives for safer care, and makes some mistakes public.
(Daily Report) Apr 01, 2010
Despite high profile cases, such as the family dispute over whether to keep Terri Schiavo alive, most Americans still don't draft advance directives or living wills.
(Daily Report) Mar 30, 2010
A Michigan woman was sentenced after bilking Medicare while dentists use hawkers to lure Medicaid cardholders in New York.
(Daily Report) Mar 29, 2010
Bloomberg BusinessWeek reports on provisions for comparative effectiveness research.
(Daily Report) Mar 25, 2010
Medicare is expanding a program to make sure some older adults use the right drugs and take them correctly to prevent harmful side effects or interactions.
(Daily Report) Mar 23, 2010
Last year about $184 million in prescription drugs were stolen in the U.S. Theives generally hit cargo in trucks or containers, although warehouses are sometimes targeted.
(Daily Report) Mar 18, 2010