A Health Adventure

Baby boomer time bomb: Too many aging patients, too few geriatricians

April 28, 2008 on 1:22 pm | In Profession | Comments Off An IOM study predicts severe work force shortages, fueled in part by low reimbursements.

Lawyers’ misconduct triggers new liability trials

April 28, 2008 on 1:22 pm | In Profession | Comments Off Two courts found that breaches of courtroom etiquette inappropriately influenced case outcomes.

MedPAC advises raising primary care pay

April 28, 2008 on 1:22 pm | In Government | Comments Off If Congress approves the plan, physicians who are not designated as such would be paid less by Medicare.

GAO: CMS violated law with SCHIP eligibility directive

April 28, 2008 on 1:22 pm | In Government | Comments Off The agency, however, says most of the 17 states affected by the order likely are meeting its standards and can receive funding for expanded enrollment.

State-by-state analysis ties lack of insurance to earlier death

April 28, 2008 on 1:22 pm | In Government | Comments Off People without health coverage are at higher mortality risk because they skip preventive care and necessary treatment, researchers say.