U.S. health spending tops $2.2 trillion
Wednesday, January 21st, 2009
A Medicare pay freeze and imaging fee cuts in 2007 helped constrain the rise in spending on physician services.
Archive for January, 2009
Research at odds over impact of flu vaccine
Wednesday, January 21st, 2009
Some studies find it makes a huge difference. Others do not. Experts say the truth is likely to be in between.
Medicare pay must be fixed, says HHS pick Daschle
Wednesday, January 21st, 2009
Reforming Medicare's SGR formula is one of the main concerns for the Health and Human Services secretary nominee.
Conscience rule on abortion services faces uphill battle
Wednesday, January 21st, 2009
Supporters say the federal regulation will prevent discrimination against physicians for their personal convictions, but opponents seek a quick reversal to protect access to care.
Redefining death: A new ethical dilemma
Wednesday, January 21st, 2009
To secure life-saving vital organs, some physicians are pushing the boundaries of what constitutes death. The ramifications for the transplant system could be profound.