Top news:
H1N1 vaccine shortage leaves doctors managing crowds, anxieties Many physicians are struggling, often in vain, to find H1N1 vaccine or locate alternative sources for patients.

In depth:
Litigation stress: Being sued is personal as well as professional Some programs are helping physicians cope.

Medicine's business:
Need a practice management system? Here's what to look for Upgrading, replacing or adopting a practice management system can be difficult. Asking the right questions will ensure you get the right system.

"How to" library:
Review what expanded ADA means for your practice 

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Practices lose financial ground as recession outpaces productivity Doctors say there aren't enough hours in the day -- or patient demand -- to reverse the trend.

5 years ago this week:
Challenges in state courts: New tort reforms under fire Physicians and trial lawyers weigh in on reform in West Virginia as physicians in Florida and Ohio closely watch developments in their trial courts.

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