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Fraudsters selling ‘Obamacare’ insurance to seniors


September 1, 2010 by Carol Katarsky

It was only a matter of time.

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Patients: ‘In health care, more is always better’


August 9, 2010 by Carol Katarsky

“Evidence-based” and “cost-effective” are generally considered to be positive attributes in health care — unless you’re talking to patients.

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How much would a consult with Dr. House cost?


July 30, 2010 by Carol Katarsky

He always gets the right diagnosis (eventually) but how much would a trip to TV’s House actually cost in real life?

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Opposition to health reform fades


July 29, 2010 by Carol Katarsky

The latest Kaiser Family Foundation poll shows approval of the law is at its highest since it was passed.

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More proof: U.S. health care falling behind other nations


June 29, 2010 by Carol Katarsky

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The U.S. health care system ranked last in a recent comparison of six other large countries.

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Feds to spend $250M on building primary care


June 18, 2010 by Carol Katarsky

It’s no secret there’s a critical shortage of primary care docs. Uncle Sam is trying to do something about it.

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Trends: Who’s most likely to wind up in the ER


May 26, 2010 by Carol Katarsky

Who uses ER services the most? Believe it or not, it’s not the uninsured.

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Health reform leads to more questions for patients, caregivers


April 29, 2010 by Carol Katarsky

Most of the health care reforms won’t take effect for many years, but doctors and nurses are already seeing changes in the exam room.

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The other side of health reform: Increased wellness initiatives


April 7, 2010 by Carol Katarsky

Largely unnoticed in the run-up to the recent passage of the health reform law, President Obama also has his sights on improving programs focused on disease prevention and general wellness.

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Doc to Obama voters: Get lost


April 6, 2010 by Carol Katarsky

Physicians and other clinicians have a right to political opinions on the health reform bill just like everyone else.  But is it appropriate to bring them into the exam room?

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