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Information Exchange Kicks Off
The Louisiana Health Information Exchange, which allows hospitals and providers, to electronically access patients’ health records, launched in October, just two months after selecting a technology provider... Read More
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Information Exchange Kicks Off The Louisiana Health Information Exchange, which allows hospitals and providers, to electronically access patients’ health records, launched in October, just two months after selecting a technology provider. TED GRIGGS |
Revealing Rationale Why EMR Adoption Lags Why would highly trained, intelligent physicians resist the adoption of electronic medical records, a technology touted to provide a number of benefits including improved patient health? TED GRIGGS |
Ditching the “D” Word Nutritionists stress healthy eating for weight loss rather than dieting
It fits all the criteria for a “four-letter” word. The very name conjures up unpleasant feelings, and it’s not something you typically talk about in polite society. CINDY SANDERS |

 Deirdre Mylod, PhD |
| Good Medicine is Good Business
Latest Pulse Report underscores link between quality patient care and profitability
Amid continuing uncertainty and concern surrounding healthcare reform, potential cuts to federal funding and the search for sustainable reimbursement methodologies, Press Ganey’s 2011 Pulse Report uncovered a little good news … providing quality patient care increases profitability. CINDY SANDERS |
PHYSICIAN SPOTLIGHT: Dr. Michael Cain
Rockin’ Doc
Beneath the sterile white coat of Dr. Michael Cain lies the heart of a hard-core rocker. The seemingly mild-mannered hematologist-oncologist is an avid fan of former Van Halen singer/guitarist Sammy Hagar. LISA HANCHEY |
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Health Highlights: Jan. 25, 2012
Title: Health Highlights: Jan. 25, 2012 Category: Health News Created: 1/25/2012 2:05:00 PM Last Editorial Review: 1/26/2012 Posted Thursday, January 26, 2012 1:00 am CST
| | Oldest Known Dinosaur Nesting Site Found
Title: Oldest Known Dinosaur Nesting Site Found Category: Health News Created: 1/25/2012 2:05:00 PM Last Editorial Review: 1/26/2012 Posted Thursday, January 26, 2012 1:00 am CST
| | Protein That Controls Movement Does the Opposite in Parkinson's
Title: Protein That Controls Movement Does the Opposite in Parkinson's Category: Health News Created: 1/25/2012 2:05:00 PM Last Editorial Review: 1/26/2012 Posted Thursday, January 26, 2012 1:00 am CST
| | Many Docs Use Costly MRIs to Diagnose Nerve Condition: Study
Title: Many Docs Use Costly MRIs to Diagnose Nerve Condition: Study Category: Health News Created: 1/25/2012 4:05:00 PM Last Editorial Review: 1/26/2012 Posted Thursday, January 26, 2012 1:00 am CST
| | Too Much Overtime May Raise Depression Risk
Title: Too Much Overtime May Raise Depression Risk Category: Health News Created: 1/26/2012 11:01:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 1/26/2012 Posted Thursday, January 26, 2012 1:00 am CST
| | Mild Memory Problems May Be More Common in Men
Title: Mild Memory Problems May Be More Common in Men Category: Health News Created: 1/26/2012 11:01:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 1/26/2012 Posted Thursday, January 26, 2012 1:00 am CST
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What's Hot at International Stroke Conference 2012? - Medscape
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What's Hot at International Stroke Conference 2012?MedscapeJanuary 27, 2012 — It's not quite time for Mardi Gras, but New Orleans, Louisiana, is the destination next week for stroke neurologists attending the International Stroke Conference (ISC) 2012. On the agenda is programming meant to appeal not only to ... | Posted Friday, January 27, 2012 11:38 am CST
| | Roche Raptiva Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy Trial to Proceed - Bayoubuzz
Posted Friday, January 27, 2012 12:33 am CST
| | Metairie Podiatrist Celebrates 15 Years in Treating Foot and Ankle Conditions - Einnews Portugal
Posted Friday, January 27, 2012 3:30 am CST
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