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Few sure things for doctors in health care reform plan
For physicians, Scott P. Brown’s surprise election to the U.S. Senate on Jan. 19 was a reminder: You can’t count on anything in health care.
“I think overall, health care reform is in a really dicey position right now,” said Kevin Pho, a Nashua, N.H., primary care physician who blogs about health care [...]...MORE
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Physicians face pay cut for MRIs, CT scans
Federal health regulators have announced new rules that will result in reduced payments for doctors who use expensive medical-imaging machines to screen patients for diseases such as cancer and heart problems.
...MOREHealth providers facing stiff HIPAA regulations
In the coming months, health care providers and contractors to the health industry can expect broader HIPAA coverage, beefed-up enforcement and stiffer civil penalties for violations.
...MOREMayo Clinic Research: Residents and Medical Errors
- At a recent deposition, my attorney asked me whether a certain medical outcome was “possible.” How can I best respond to such a question in the future?
- How long am I required to keep a patient’s records once he leaves my practice?
- If someone sends me an unsolicited e-mail asking for medical advice and I reply, does that put me at risk for malpractice?
- A 17-year-old patient who is married and on active duty in the military needs surgery and says that he can provide consent for the treatment, even though he’s a minor. Is he correct?
- Why are health care employers’ worries tripling?
- What is the government investigating in health care fraud this year?
- How can I prevent medical identity theft?
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