National survey will explore what it takes to age well in America
November 26th, 2008
A database is expected to provide information on ways to help older people with daily living.
AMA meeting: Delegates back medical home, want pay issues resolved
November 26th, 2008
Physicians decide more discussion is needed on how payment for care under the medical home concept will affect specialists and primary care physicians.
Statins, CRP test get boost from high-profile study
November 26th, 2008
The JUPITER trial finds those with elevated CRP but normal LDL cholesterol benefit from statins.
Pushing past the placebo: Legislating for a new kind of clinical trials
November 26th, 2008
Comparative-effectiveness advocates want a national entity to evaluate medical treatments against each other. Whether to compare costs is a key question.
Court rejects Medicare limits on Part B drug pay
November 26th, 2008
Some doctors said the decision could discourage Medicare contractors from using the cost-control measure. CMS did not say whether it would appeal.