Archive for September, 2009

Mass. turns spotlight on insurance executives’ pay

The state's attorney general said she is going to be "proactive" in evaluating compensation for executives and directors of health plans and hospitals.

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Harkin new head of Senate health committee

The five-term Iowa senator has championed legislation advancing nutrition, preventive health care and the rights of people with disabilities.

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California nursing association says insurers reject 22% of claims

Health plans say the advocacy group is misrepresenting the rates.

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Apologizing for medical errors may not stop you from being sued

According to a recent study, how a patient perceived the conversation was a factor in whether a physician gained a patient's trust.

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Senate negotiations generate new health reform bill, but not consensus

Senate Finance legislation includes a one-year Medicare pay patch, a primary care bonus and a ban on new physician-owned hospitals.

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