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House Version of Appropriations Bill Does Not Include Physician-Ownership Prohibition

Written by Stephanie Wasek
It has been confirmed by several sources within the House of Representatives that, late last night the House version of the Supplemental Appropriations Bill was finalized with the Bush Administration, according to Physician Hospitals of America.
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Surgical Hospital Seeks MDs

Written by Staff
Surgical specialty hospital seeks board certified physician candidates in the following specialties: gynecology, podiatry, orthopedics or neuro/spine, and pain management. Fully licensed acute-care hospital with adjacent medical office building is located in idyllic southwest-Colo. mountain town. Skiing, kayaking, mountain biking, great public schools and four-year liberal arts college.
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ASC Communications Seeks Sales Professional

Written by Staff
We are seeking a sales superstar: someone who is very smart and is always on and wants to grow into a leadership position.
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Healthcare Costs "Place Unprecedented, Growing and Long-Lasting Stress" on Government

Written by Stephanie Wasek
The federal government is on an "unsustainable long-term fiscal path" when it comes to dealing with sharply rising healthcare costs, according to Gene L. Dodaro, Acting Comptroller General of the United States, today in testimony before the Senate finance committee. Further, the "state and local governments ? absent policy changes ? will also face large and growing fiscal challenges beginning within the next few years."
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AMA Releases Report Card on Insurers

Written by Rob Kurtz
The AMA has issued its first report card on health insurers with a focus on determining the timeliness, transparency and accuracy of claims processing by payors.
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