Workforce Trends Point to Growing Physician Shortage

Nov 15, 2004 at 05:16 pm by steve

The head of the Association of American Medical College's new Center for Workforce Studies says that a variety of healthcare trends are combining to create a likely shortage o.... Read More

Blue Cross Chief Tries to Set Record Straight On Plan Profitability

Nov 15, 2004 at 04:45 pm by steve

The head of the national BlueCross BlueShield Association has begun to urge health plans to get out in the community and start correcting a growing misperception about the amo.... Read More

Aetna Creates New Specialty Pharma Venture to Manage Drugs for the Chronically Ill

Nov 15, 2004 at 04:42 pm by steve

Intent on finding new tools to help manage the soaring cost of drugs, Aetna has begun setting up a joint venture specialty pharmacy that will concentrate on managing the cost.... Read More

VeriChip Touts Medical Uses for Patient Identifier

Nov 15, 2004 at 04:16 pm by steve

The Food and Drug Administration is examining a new technology that could prove a crucial link in the ongoing development of electronic health records. Now in its final review.... Read More

September 2024

Sep 19, 2024 at 12:18 pm by kbarrettalley

Your September 2024 Issue of Birmingham Medical News is Here!