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Rite Aid clinics place new twist on "doc-in-a-box"
The pharmacy chain is operating in-store clinics in Michigan where doctors and patients interact only through an online video screen.
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More people use mobile devices to look for health information
The increased popularity of smartphones has led more patients to proactively manage their care while on the go.
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New York health plans rapped over out-of-date physician directories
In some cases, patients paid out-of-network fees to doctors who were actually part of a network.
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Arizona internist puts on a show that welcomes hisses
Buyers and sellers come to the annual event "to promote reptiles throughout the community."
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How your practice can get the most from tech support
Technically Speaking - A practical look at information technology issues and usage
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Hospital mass layoffs lower in 2011 than at height of recession
Totals, as measured by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, still are historically high.
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Oregon requires concierge physicians to register with insurance department
Doctors who offer a suite of services for a flat fee must share their business plan, financial history and practice information.
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Anthem refuses to repay claims
The Blues plan says it paid a fine to resolve mishandled claims. California regulators say the insurer also must pay doctors and hospitals.
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Hospital hiring of physicians picks up steam
Health systems also are looking at how to hold onto their existing doctors as competition for their services heats up.
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Patients as partners in health IT
By enlisting tools that patients can use, a medical practice can become more efficient -- and increase patient satisfaction
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Patients feel a little more confident they can pay for care
Many, however, are still unsure about their financial situation, and physician office visits may not return to pre-recession levels anytime soon.
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AMA offers online CME to help with health IT
The Web-based tutorials will educate physicians about analyzing workflow in their offices before they buy any systems.
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Successful cloud-based EMR should include data rights in vendor's contract
Technically Speaking - A practical look at information technology issues and usage
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Blues plans form subsidiary to handle expected boost in individual, small-business claims
The move anticipates more insured patients once health reform is in place in 2014. The plans say physicians should notice faster claims processing.
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FDA issues first social media rules for drug companies
Proposed regulations address online interaction with consumers, but pharmaceutical manufacturers say they need more specific guidance.
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Health Net to sell Medicare Part D business to CVS
At least one stock analyst believes the deal positions the company to be acquired by another health insurer.
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Free preventive visit can end in sticker shock for patients
Physicians are advised to communicate clearly with patients about what happens to bills when a preventive visit results in the need for acute care.
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States consider requiring physicians to use drug-monitoring databases
The information can be used to either start addiction treatment or report illegal activity.
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CVS retail chain clinics expand while Walgreens operation stalls
MinuteClinic represents most of the growth in the in-store clinic business, as struggles by its parent company affect the gains of Take Care Clinics.
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Practice management companies look to ACOs for growth
The publicly traded companies intend to keep expanding into various parts of hospital-based medicine.
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