By Aaron Wasserman/Daily News staff http://www.milforddailynews.com The number of primary care practices closed to new patients is growing as the state sees shortages among those doctors and other specialities, according to a study being released today. In its annual survey of the labor market for physicians, the Massachusetts Medical Society says patient demand is outstripping […]

By Melissa Westphal http://www.rrstar.com

http://www.marketwatch.com ROCHESTER, Minn., Oct 07, 2008 /PRNewswire-USNewswire via COMTEX/ — As medicine undergoes rapid transformation, North American leaders in continuing medical education (CME) have joined together to transform CME itself. Their goal is to see that physicians have the best professional development resources available throughout their careers to translate new research into better patient care. […]

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http://www.marketwatch.com ATLANTA, Oct 03, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) — The Outcomes Company(R), today announced the completion of its acquisition of MediNotes, an industry leader in physician practice information solutions. With the transaction finalized, MediNotes is now a wholly owned subsidiary of Eclipsys. On September 19, 2008, Eclipsys announced a definitive agreement to acquire MediNotes to support […]

By SCOTT D. SMITH http://www.thewhig.com A shibboleth is a test used to verify one’s origins or allegiances. In biblical times, those who could not pronounce the word’s “sh” sound were identified as outsiders. A shibboleth for Canadian politicians in recent election campaigns has been to profess an unwavering commitment to an exclusively public health-care system. […]

By Scott Bond http://www.gazettetimes.com Each week, our Information and Referral staff talks to hundreds of people by phone as well as those who visit our offices. The questions and requests for help are like a relentless drum beat seeking help. These people need help with medical care, food, clothing, income and care giving assistance for […]

Associated Press http://www.insurancejournal.com The Big Island of Hawaii will soon lose three orthopedic surgeons, leaving the island with only one full-time and one part-time bone surgeon, and none in West Hawaii. Dr. Doug Hiller, president-elect of the Hawaii Medical Association, is among the doctors who are leaving for various reasons, including low insurance reimbursements.

http://www.ama-assn.org Pa. physicians call for medical liability relief Pennsylvania physicians rallied at the state’s Capitol in September urging lawmakers to preserve medical liability insurance relief to avoid access-to-care shortages. The Medical Care Availability and Reduction of Error program covers at least 50% of doctors’ required $1 million coverage, in exchange for the physicians committing to […]