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http://www.find-the-cure.com In the midst of an exploding national healthcare crisis, there’s much talk about slashing drug prices and cutting health insurance company profits. While these are valid debates, many physicians are actually offering an equally controversial solution: cut their pay. Hearing a physician suggest a pay cut for him or herself is a bit like […]

Pittsburgh Business Times http://www.bizjournals.com The Hospital & Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania, following passage of the 2008-2009 Pennsylvania state budget, said several important health-care measures remain unresolved. The Harrisburg hospital trade group supported components of the budget that included state and federal funding to support Pennsylvania’s burn centers, hospital obstetrics and neonatal services, and rural “critical […]

Charlotte Business Journal – by Taylor Bright http://www.bizjournals.com They came, they saw, they complained. On Monday, physicians and other medical professionals spoke against a proposal that would post each N.C. doctor’s malpractice history on the N.C. Medical Board Web site. Jean Fisher, spokeswoman for the board, says there was a 3-1 ratio against the proposal […]

BY KENNETH RASKE http://www.nydailynews.com This week, more than 3,000 new medical school graduates begin their resident training in 121 teaching hospitals throughout New York State – the overwhelming majority of them in the New York City area. New York’s teaching hospitals train three out of four doctors practicing in our state – but do far […]

BY DARRELL COLE http://www.amherstdaily.com PARRSBORO – Another Cumberland County hospital is being forced to close its emergency department because of a physician shortage. The South Cumberland Community Care Centre in Parrsboro will be closing its ER twice in July, with the first closure set for July 7, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. A 24-hour […]

http://www.theopenpress.com (OPENPRESS) July 3, 2008 — Envision Creative Group, an Austin, Texas based graphic design and advertising agency has been chosen as the agency of record to develop and implement new marketing communications and materials for American Physicians Insurance Company (API). API is currently the second largest medical malpractice insurance carrier in Texas and has […]

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Home Jul 02, 2008 (Datamonitor via COMTEX) — ZFSVF | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating — Zurich Financial Services Group has appointed Marcia Munn as head of its specialties professional liability unit, part of its North America commercial business division. In this role, Ms Munn will lead a nationwide team that develops and […]