Study Group: Kadian Prescribers for Pain Management: Anesthesiologists (US)(?)

The lack of a comprehensive EHR implementation suggests that we are failing at our goal of improving the healthcare system.  While the article highlights many problems, very few solutions are offered to remedy this part of our healthcare crises. The key implications are: 1....

Missing in the article is the fact patients will still go to the physicians that they like regardless of the rating system.  This rating system of doctors is really economic credentialling.  Insurance companies will lower reimbursement unit values of physicians that are not rated...

Because the FDA warns about the misuse Of Fentora as a Cancer Pain Drug,  I hope that physicians will be very carefull about prescribing this very potent opiate medication.  Fortunately, the company Cephalon is correcting the problem without taking away the important role of this drug...

Under new Medicare regulations, hospitals will no longer receive higher payments for the additional costs associated with treating patients for certain hospital- acquired infections and medical errors. The new rules will give hospitals a powerful new incentive to improve patient care, according to Consumers...

Is access to healthcare equal for everyone or only for the wealthy.