Congress OKs temporary reprieve on Medicare pay cut, renews SCHIP
A 0.5% Medicare payment increase will prevent a scheduled 10.1% reduction until July 1, while SCHIP is extended through March 2009.
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Archive for December, 2007
High case rates make D.C. the nation’s HIV/AIDS capital
Physicians confronting the city's AIDS epidemic are urged to follow the CDC's recommendation to test widely.
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Seen from the extremes: Uninsureds’ effect on medicine
A new analysis suggests that when a community's level of uninsurance is high, local physicians' job satisfaction is low. Here is a look at the day-to-day experiences of two physicians in areas on either end of the spectrum.
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Salt limits urged for processed foods, restaurant meals
The AMA and others recommend that the FDA follow the example of nations that restrict the level of sodium in foods.
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“Whole patient” approach needed in diabetes care
Older patients often have more than one chronic condition and need guidance to prioritize self-care, according to a new study.
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