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Verizon unveils Internet-based health information network

The platform will allow the exchange of data regardless of geographic location and technology platforms. Go to Source

Medicaid pay commission to begin work in September

MACPAC’s first executive director is a former MedPAC leader. Go to Source
Automated infection surveillance can aid prevention

Automated infection surveillance can aid prevention

The monitoring systems free up staff time to focus on preventive services. Go to Source

Organized medicine should take leadership role in quality, study says

Focus groups in 13 states approve of the AMA’s work on developing clinical quality measures. Go to Source
Consumer genetic testing has little value, GAO report says

Consumer genetic testing has little value, GAO report says

Lawmakers are questioning why the FDA hasn’t regulated the industry more aggressively. Go to Source
EMR bonus program poses tight deadline for physicians

EMR bonus program poses tight deadline for physicians

Some improvements in the “meaningful use” final rule sought by the AMA were accepted, but the Association says many practices still face barriers to adoption. Go to Source

Health reform rule makes preventive care free for many

Tens of millions of health plan patients still may be subject to co-pays, but that figure will decrease over time. Go to Source

Medical homes for Medicaid: The North Carolina model

Physicians running the state’s regional care networks think their care management system could work for other Medicaid programs that are about to become much larger. Go to Source

Medical societies demand insurers rethink doctor cost ratings

Researchers find current systems to be inaccurate and unlikely to lower health system costs. Go to Source

Nixed Medicare consultation codes force doctors to make cutbacks

Patient care is impacted as practices report laying off staff and reducing services in response to Medicare’s new policy. Go to Source
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