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Physicians receive federal innovation grants
American Medical News - Gov't - Thu, 05/17/2012 - 08:06
With support from the health system reform law, 26 projects aim to reduce health spending through decreased utilization and improved primary care access.
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Stage 2 meaningful use rules sharply criticized by physicians
American Medical News - Gov't - Mon, 05/14/2012 - 07:00
The American Medical Association and state and specialty societies call for less aggressive criteria in the Medicare and Medicaid electronic health record incentive program.
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Medicare’s new approach to familiar diseases
American Medical News - Gov't - Mon, 05/14/2012 - 07:00
Some see coverage of intensive cardiac rehab and weight-loss counseling as growing acknowledgment that traditional medicine has limits in tackling heart disease and obesity.
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Federal grants help health center expansions, not operations
American Medical News - Gov't - Mon, 05/14/2012 - 07:00
Facilities are seeing millions more patients thanks in part to special federal dollars, but they also want to see their base grants boosted.
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Court blocks elimination of funding for Texas Planned Parenthood clinics
American Medical News - Gov't - Mon, 05/14/2012 - 07:00
A Texas law was set to defund 49 Planned Parenthood clinics, citing the state’s opposition to abortion.
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Making Sense of Meaningful Use
- Report: Physician Use of Tablets Has Nearly Doubled Since 2011
- App Improves Diabetes Management Among Teenagers, Study Finds
- VA Outlines Privacy, Security Policies for Lifetime EHR System
- EHR Use Not Linked to Improved Diabetes Care Quality, Study Finds
- Article Raises Questions About Future of State Health Data Exchanges
American Medical News - Gov't
ASA News
- Additional Analysis of the CMS Final Rule on Medicare Conditions of Participation: Anesthesia Physician Supervision Patient Safety Standard Remains Unchanged
- CMS Issues Final CoPs and Medicare Regulatory Reform Rules; Notes ASA Objections
- House Energy and Commerce Committee Approves FDA Bill: Enhanced Notification Requirement Includes Manufacturers of Drugs Used by Anesthesiologists
Anesthesia News
- Additional Analysis of the CMS Final Rule on Medicare Conditions of Participation: Anesthesia Physician Supervision Patient Safety Standard Remains Unchanged
- CMS Issues Final CoPs and Medicare Regulatory Reform Rules; Notes ASA Objections
- House Energy and Commerce Committee Approves FDA Bill: Enhanced Notification Requirement Includes Manufacturers of Drugs Used by Anesthesiologists
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OIG Criminal & Civil Enforcement
- Two Miami-Area Residents Plead Guilty in $25 Million Health Care Fraud Scheme
- Boston Scientific Subsidiary Guidant Pays U.S. $9.25 Million to Settle False Claims Act Allegations
- Manhattan U.S. Attorney Announces Settlement With Podiatrist To Pay $800,000 For Submitting False Medicare Claims
- Ten Miami-Area Residents Plead Guilty in $25 Million Health Care Fraud Scheme
- Owner of Miami-Area Mental Health Company Sentenced to 35 Years in Prison for Orchestrating $205 Million Medicare Fraud Scheme
