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Rafael Padilla, MD, was named president of the Rhode Island Society of Anesthesiologists, according to a Providence Journal report.

Healthcare tends to breed confusion for consumers, as they are faced with a stream of information concerning possible treatment options and insurance information.

An Impact of Personal Genomic Study Group report found many primary care physicians are either unwilling or unable to communicate with patients about their genetic test results, according to Fast Company.

On March 21, the FDA proposed a ban on most powdered medical gloves to protect patients and providers from various health threats, according to Medscape Multispecialty.

Health insurer Anthem is suing Express Scripts, a pharmacy benefit manager, to receive a larger share of savings on prescription medicines, according to npr.

Some physicians suggest their chronic pain patients exercise instead of taking medication, according to CBS New York.

Patients are becoming aware of health systems' facility fees as they scrutinize their medical bills, according to The Daily Item.

As expenses go up and reimbursement continues to fall, many physicians are struggling to stay afloat and are forced to see as many patients as possible in a day. To improve care, some experts claim physicians should be paid more,…

Toronto-based Medical Facilities Corp. reported its March dividend.

Orland Park, Ill.-based Children's Eye Care changed its name to Orland Eye Professionals.