Disruptive behavior by doctors, nurses persists a year after crackdown A survey of physician and nurse executives raises questions on how to implement zero-tolerance policies required by the Joint Commission.
Some specialists will see extra cuts in Medicare pay Specialties involving heavy use of MRI and CT imaging will see particularly large reductions, prompting worry that some practices will close.
GOVERNMENT & MEDICINE Go to section Reform bills aimed at coverage shortages could fall short, insurers warn Health care fraud a challenge to system reform
PROFESSIONAL ISSUES Go to section Maryland high court to consider expert witness rule More middle-age women having heart attacks, but survival rates increasing
OPINION Go to section What editorial writers are saying about H1N1 vaccine shortages
BUSINESS Go to section Health reform on investors' minds as insurers report earnings Privacy breach rules require practices to report only harm done Fewer temporary physicians needed Contract Language - New laws on patient security breaches mean your associate contracts probably need updating
Health reform review The Massachusetts experience
Litigation stress Being sued is personal as well as professional
Need a practice management system Here's what to look for
Liability premium increases slowing, yet rates remain at record highs Nov. 15, 2004
