7).The legislation, sponsored by Rep.

Doctors Feel There Is A Need For Clearer Understanding Of Their Role, UK published Fri, 09 May 2008 04:00:00 PDT
Many doctors feel that there needs to be a clearer understanding of their distinct role in the increasingly multidisciplinary environment of the modern NHS where other health professionals are taking on expanded responsibilities for patients' care. According to a new report by the King's Fund and the Royal College of Physicians (RCP) today's doctors are also keen to develop new and better relationships with patients, NHS managers, professional leaders and government.

Committee Evaluates Impact Of Planned Cut To Medicare Physician Fee Payments, USA published Fri, 09 May 2008 02:00:00 PDT
Small medical practices provide essential services and ensure all patients have access to quality care. However, cuts to Medicare physician fee payments threaten to undermine the work of these firms. Committee Members heard from the Deputy Administrator for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). They also received testimony from a panel of health care providers, who noted the planned cuts would greatly limit services to the nation's neediest communities.

Medicare Cuts Will Hurt Physicians In Small Practices, ACP Says published Fri, 09 May 2008 02:00:00 PDT
Noting that many physicians across the country who lead small practices are at a business breaking point, David M. Dale, MD, FACP, president of the American College of Physicians (ACP) testified before the House Small Business Committee. Dr. Dale emphasized that practices are medicine's small businesses, where much of their revenue is tied directly to Medicare's flawed reimbursement rates and formulas.

Improved Access To Drug Information With Addition Of EMC To SearchMedica.co.uk published Fri, 09 May 2008 01:00:00 PDT
Authoritative drug information is now even easier to access with the addition of electronic Medicines Compendium (eMC) data to the GP section of Searchmedica.co.uk.

British Medical Association Launches Its National "Support Your Surgery" Campaign published Fri, 09 May 2008 01:00:00 PDT
Details of a national "Support your Surgery" campaign to defend and promote NHS GP services in England, have been announced by the BMA.GPs are worried that government plans to introduce more commercial providers into general practice could destabilise existing services, depersonalise care and put some GP practices at risk of closure.

New Legislation Would Require Mandatory Federal Standards For Physical, Mental Health Care For Detained Immigrants published Thu, 08 May 2008 12:00:00 PDT
House Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security and International Law Chair Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.) on Tuesday announced that she has introduced a bill (HR 5950) to establish mandatory standards for medical care for immigrants in detention centers, the

Some Operators Closing Retail Clinics, Scaling Back Expansion Plans published Thu, 08 May 2008 07:00:00 PDT
The "boom" of walk-in health clinics at pharmacies, supermarkets and retailers "is showing signs of slowing," the Wall Street Journal reports. As of May 1, there were 963 retail clinics in the U.S., compared with 125 three years ago. However, some retail clinic operators recently have closed 69 clinics in 15 states, and others, including

AMA Urges Congress To Save Specialty Hospitals For Patients published Thu, 08 May 2008 05:00:00 PDT
The hospital industry is in Washington to lobby members of Congress - and high on their agenda is an assault on physician-owned hospitals that provide patients with a high quality choice in where to receive health care. The American Medical Association (AMA) calls on Congress to stand with America's patients and continue to oppose efforts by the hospital industry to eliminate competition.

Beyond The Blame Game, Australia published Thu, 08 May 2008 04:00:00 PDT
The Australian Medical Association welcomed the National Health and Hospitals Reform Commission report and commends it for recommending improved accountability in the health system. The Commission proposes a clear allocation of responsibilities for delivering health services against performance indicators, to either Commonwealth or State Governments.

Telehealth Intervention Benefits Patients With Chronic Illness published Thu, 08 May 2008 04:00:00 PDT
Telehealth, using telecommunication technology to deliver health care, is increasingly being used to improve the delivery and availability of health care services to patients. A University of Missouri researcher found that patients who received a telehealth intervention from care providers had significantly delayed hospital readmission rates when compared to patients who received traditional care.

Philippine Diabetes Education Program Receives Grant From International Diabetes Federation published Thu, 08 May 2008 04:00:00 PDT
The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) BRIDGES translational research grant program will fund a pilot study in the Philippines that will offer culturally appropriate and improved diabetes care in rural communities using local health workers.The community-based study, Diabetes Self-Management Program (DSME), will help Filipinos with diabetes to acquire the knowledge, self-care practices, and attitudes required for the effective management of their diabetes.

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