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05/17/2008
Health plans say they'll risk losing members to protect profit margins
Meanwhile, businesses and individuals are dropping coverage in the wake of higher insurance premiums.


05/17/2008
After 13 years, Congress OKs genetic bias ban
The bill would bar health insurers from basing eligibility or premiums on genetic information.


05/17/2008
EMR deadline does not compute: Falling short of 2014 goals
Although individual physicians have embraced electronic medical record systems, the nation is far from an interconnected, interoperable network. Costs, hassle and a lack of congressional action are among the factors slowing health IT development.


05/17/2008
Heart surgeon pioneer wins highest civilian honor
A Congressional Gold Medal has been awarded to Michael E. DeBakey, MD, whose medical career spans 60 years.


05/17/2008
AMA to help monitor Blues settlement
Physicians say the move will give them more leverage with the insurer.


05/17/2008
Hospitalized kids found at risk for drug errors
The Joint Commission recommends ways to decrease adverse events.


05/17/2008
Relative risk: Keeping financial enterprise all in the family
When family members ask you to finance a business venture, it's an emotional and financial risk. Here is how to survive with minimal damage.


05/17/2008
Ohio hospital pays patients for bills from competing facilities
Alliance Community Hospital wants to see what other area facilities charge and what insurers reimburse, then post that information online.


05/17/2008
Seeking the best path (American College of Cardiology scientific session)
Studies indicate that the way heart health markers are lowered may be as important as getting them down.


05/17/2008
Address mental health needs of returning troops, study says
"Invisible" war wounds could overwhelm military facilities and bring community health care into the mix.