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Consultant and Author Encourages Docs to Stick to the Mission
In 2010, medical practice consultant Judy Capko published the second edition of her insightful book, “Secrets of the Best-Run Practices,” adding four chapters to the original volume published in 2005. “I could have actually written an entire new book on just the changes in healthcare in those few years,” she exclaimed.
SHARON H. FITZGERALD |
Latest Medicaid Cuts Hit Infants, Children, Hospitals
The most recent cuts to the state's Medicaid program will affect mainly very sick infants and children, and reduce community hospitals' budgets by more than $53.1 million, according to the Louisiana Hospital Association.
TED GRIGGS |
Legal Review
Legal Review: New Stark Law Disclosure Requirements for In-Office MRI, CT and PET Effective January 1, 2011.
On November 29, 2010, CMS issued a final rule amending the in-office ancillary services exception to the Stark Law at 42 C.F.R. 411.355(b).
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PHYSICIAN SPOTLIGHT: Dr. Barry J. Henry
From Athlete to Cancer Survivor to Health Fitness Specialist
When you walk into Dr. Barry J. Henry's office, you know that you're in no ordinary orthopedic surgery clinic. Covering the walls are autographed photos of elite athletes thanking Dr. Henry for making them well. Interspersed with these sports figures' tributes are awards of Henry's own, documenting his success at marathons and other sports events.
LISA HANCHEY |
Weight Wise Offers Physician-Monitored Weight Loss Option
It's a new year, and that means -- resolution time! By far, the number one goal for Americans is to lose weight. In Louisiana, where obesity rates are at the top of the charts, it's more than just about looking good – it's about survival.
LISA HANCHEY |
ICD-1May Push More Physicians from Private Practice
Adding ICD-10 codes to federal health reforms, electronic health records requirements and lower reimbursements may be the proverbial last straw for small physician practices, according to some industry members.
TED GRIGGS |
LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS
On November 19, the House Committee on Health and Welfare met to listen to a detailed presentation by the new Secretary of the Department of Health and Hospitals Bruce Greenstein and his staff. Regarding the cuts to private providers, Secretary Greenstein said that his Department has been working with interested parties to develop alternative plans to achieve target savings goals.
CINDY BISHOP |
Louisiana Healthcare’s Unofficial First Lady
Impoverished Childhood Prompts Karen DeSalvo, MD, to Public Health Advocacy
Throughout Karen DeSalvo’s childhood, she spent many hours in the waiting room of public clinics in Austin, Texas, while her single working mom was waiting to be seen by doctors.
By LYNNE JETER |
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