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1. There are approximately 25,500 orthopedic surgeons practicing in the United States, according to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery.
Thirty-five states preserved or expanded health coverage for children and parents through Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Programs this year, according to a release from the Kaiser Family Foundation.
Sen. Charles Grassley (R-Iowa) is asking the AMA and several other non-profit healthcare organizations to reveal funding from pharmaceutical, medical device companies or the insurance industry, according to a letter Sen. Grassley sent the AMA.
A new analysis of both the U.S. House's passed healthcare bill and the bill currently under debate in the U.S. Senate suggests that language in the bills intended to limit physician-owned hospitals could affect nearly 70,000 jobs and reduce state…
1. Orthopedic surgeons consider healthcare reform one of the largest concerns for 2010. According to Gary Brazina, MD, FACS, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who practices orthopedic surgery and sports medicine in Marina del Rey, Calif., the uncertainty regarding healthcare reform…
Vassar Brothers Medical Center is planning a $66 million building project that will include expansion of its ambulatory surgery department, according to a report by the Poughkeepsie Journal.
Physician-owned hospitals have a long history of providing effective, quality care. Here are 32 of the best physician-owned hospitals in the United States. They are recognized for their commitment to patient safety and quality by their patients, staff, communities, industry…
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has released interim recommendations for imaging facilities and providers to address concerns regarding excess radiation exposure during CT scans, which is currently under investigation by the agency, according to an FDA news release.
A survey by the Associated Press showed that 54 percent of Americans agree that limiting medical liability lawsuits is key to successful healthcare reform, according to a report in American Medical News.