Kaiser receives $54 million in EMR research grants
November 10th, 2009
The National Institutes of Health awarded the money from the federal stimulus bill.
Physicians give hospital chaplains high approval rating
November 10th, 2009
These clerics can help meet patients' spiritual needs and advise families about end-of-life care decisions.
House passes health reform bill, debate moves to Senate
November 9th, 2009
Democratic leaders prevailed with help from anti-abortion members of the caucus. The House could vote on Medicare physician pay the week of Nov. 16.
New database for out-of-network pay set to replace disputed Ingenix system
November 9th, 2009
The independent project claims it's fairer than the previous system, run by a UnitedHealth Group-owned company. But the effect on physician payments remains unknown.
House option for public plan wouldn’t limit physician pay to Medicare rates
November 9th, 2009
Democratic leaders also introduced a stand-alone Medicare physician pay reform measure as a companion to the health system overhaul.