By Hadley Catalano http://www.bigislandweekly.com Is there a diagnosis to Hawai`i’s health care crisis? According to state Sen. Josh Green, Third District (West Hawai`i), the cure rests in the state’s willingness to pass legislation on medical malpractice and reimbursement reform. “In the upcoming legislative session, I will introduce a comprehensive health care reform bill in the […]

Dr. ALLAN PEREL NEW DORP [The writer is president of the Richmond County Medical Society] http://www.silive.com On behalf of the over 1,000 physicians who practice on Staten Island, I would like to thank and recognize the work of Gov. David Paterson, the New York State Senate and New York State Assembly for passing cutting-edge legislation […]

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. […]

Jason Hawk http://www.chroniclet.com

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 […]