Physicians news and information

Outliers was reminded of an Introduction to Philosophy course when we heard about the American College of Physicians' new “What is Internal Medicine?” public relations campaign. Rene Descartes' most famous line gets a retread in the effort: “I think, therefore...
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In a growing number of contracts with providers, private health insurers are embracing accountable care, a payment model that holds hospitals and doctors jointly responsible for controlling costs and improving patient outcomes.
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Dr. Michelle Eads doesn't have a large staff at Pinnacle Family Medicine, the solo practice she operates in Colorado Springs, Colo. But since 2008, the office has had an official greeter.
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The CMS is seeking public comment on how best to make physician-specific Medicare payment data publicly available while also protecting the privacy of patients. Physician organizations have vigorously opposed the release of physician-specific data but the dike appears to be crumbling.
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DaVita HealthCare Partners, Denver, has announced that Dr. Craig Samitt has been named executive VP of its HealthCare Partners division, which manages and operates medical groups and affiliated physician networks in California, Florida, Nevada and New Mexico.
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Dr. Richard Wender has been hired by the American Cancer Society to work in the newly created position of chief cancer control officer.
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A Cincinnati spine doctor accused of performing unnecessary surgeries and billing healthcare programs for millions of dollars has been indicted on federal charges including healthcare fraud.
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Dr. Farid Fata, an Oakland County, Mich., hematologist-oncologist accused of running a $35-million Medicare fraud could be released from jail as soon as Friday.
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Cleveland Clinic and ProMedica, a Toledo, Ohio-based eight-hospital system, have signed a letter of understanding to develop a health system affiliation aimed at creating a clinically aligned network to provide population-management services.
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Sometimes, a doctor's orders are easier to take from someone who doesn't wear a stethoscope. A study conducted at six Twin Cities clinics found that patients with chronic conditions fared better when doctors and nurses were assisted by "care guides"— laypeople who lead patients through the...
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