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| 09/06/2010 |
| Embryonic stem cell research in limbo after surprise injunction |
| Researchers say a judge's ruling jeopardizes millions of dollars in ongoing work as the argument about the merits of such study is reopened in court. |
| 09/06/2010 |
| Social media pose ethical unknowns for doctors |
| There is little professional guidance to help physicians navigate connections with patients on Faceboook, Twitter and other sites. |
| 09/06/2010 |
| Elections 2010: Physicians on the ballot |
| An Iowa ophthalmologist and a Pennsylvania internist epitomize the health reform choices offered by the two major parties. |
| 09/06/2010 |
| Doctor groups seek changes to 2011 Medicare fee rule |
| The organizations want CMS to hold off on making proposed revisions to the medical inflation rate until a comprehensive study is done. |
| 09/06/2010 |
| States must formally request extra Medicaid funding |
| Several GOP governors who initially opposed the additional money before Congress approved it in August now find themselves asking for their share. |
| 09/06/2010 |
| Katrina's legacy: Rethinking medical disaster planning |
| The storm served as a wake-up call, prompting physicians, hospitals and government officials to re-examine how to best deliver care in catastrophic conditions. |
| 09/06/2010 |
| Early palliative care lengthens survival for lung cancer patients |
| A new study finds they achieved better pain symptom management and were less depressed and anxious than people receiving standard care. |
| 09/06/2010 |
| Smoking in movies down but not yet relegated to the ash heap |
| Nearly half of the top-grossing films still contain tobacco imagery. The CDC wants movies with any tobacco use to get an R rating. |
| 09/06/2010 |
| Patients' privacy, medical board's authority collide |
| In the Courts - A column analyzing the impact of recent court decisions on physicians |
| 09/06/2010 |
| Medical liability: Lawsuit chances take a toll |
| A new report found that 61% of doctors 55 and older have been sued, and AMA leaders say such findings confirm the need for tort reform. |
| 09/06/2010 |
| Resetting our sails to educate tomorrow's physicians |
| AMA Leader Commentary - A message to all physicians about current events in medical practice |
| 09/06/2010 |
| How to get wired: The basics of health information exchange |
| Earning incentives for meaningful use requires your EMR system to communicate with other technology systems outside your office. But how do you make that happen? |
| 09/06/2010 |
| Retail clinics' role in U.S. health system yet to be defined |
| A new study details possible changes, including pay structures that offer incentives to coordinate care among clinics, physicians and hospitals. |
| 09/06/2010 |
| WellPoint becomes latest to open retail insurance store |
| The number of health plan outlets is small but is expected to grow as more consumers look to buy individual policies. |
| 09/06/2010 |
| Delaware Blues seeks merger with deep-pocketed Highmark |
| The state's governor urges a cautious review, but the insurance czar says she will probably approve the deal. |
| 09/06/2010 |
| Making movies and TV shows a family affair |
| A California family physician and his son join the entertainment industry. |
| 09/06/2010 |
| Tax burden may be eased by recent changes in laws |
| Practice Management - A column about keeping your practice in good health |




