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MedPAC developing options for Medicare formula

October 30, 2006 on 10:01 pm | In Government | Comments Off In a March report, the commission will stress efficiency and quality as key elements in a new pay structure.

Connecticut court upholds doctors’ right to pay only part of jury award

October 30, 2006 on 10:01 pm | In Profession | Comments Off Some lawyers say the ruling isn't clear on whether a physician who is partially at fault must show what another defendant did wrong.

Demand up for locum doctors

October 30, 2006 on 10:01 pm | In Profession | Comments Off Staffing firms see a growing number of both older and younger physicians choosing to go the temporary route.

Oregon nixes use of term “physician-assisted suicide”

October 30, 2006 on 10:01 pm | In Profession | Comments Off Right-to-die advocates hope that changing the language may help pass laws in other states.

Massachusetts coalition creates tracking form for patients’ medications

October 30, 2006 on 10:01 pm | In Profession | Comments Off A complete, regularly updated drug list reviewed by physicians and patients is a first step toward eliminating medication errors.