> In an announcement likely to be taken seriously--as its recommendations may soon be implemented automatically [1]--MedPAC has released a report suggesting that Medicare change the way it pays providers boost care coordination and efficiency. FierceHealthFinance [2]
> A newly-organized coalition is hoping to see incentives put in place for physicians that order imaging scans electronically. FierceHealthFinance [3]
> Things are getting uglier on the security front: A recent report suggests that medical identity theft is increasing despite providers' best efforts. FierceHealthIT [4]
> Wondering if Twitter has a place in healthcare? This healthcare economist says yes, and so do some prominent hospital leaders. FierceMobileHealthcare [5]
And Finally... I can understand many forms of obsession, but this one baffles me. Article [6]
Links:
[1] http://www.fiercehealthcare.com/story/obama-backs-expanded-powers-medpac/2009-06-04
[2] http://www.fiercehealthfinance.com/story/medpac-wants-physician-payment-incentives-changed/2009-06-17
[3] http://www.fiercehealthfinance.com/story/group-wants-new-incentives-e-ordering-imaging/2009-06-17
[4] http://www.fiercehealthit.com/story/report-medical-identity-theft-increasing/2009-06-15
[5] http://www.fiercemobilehealthcare.com/story/twitter-finds-home-healthcare/2009-06-16
[6] http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090618/ap_on_fe_st/us_odd_bunny_lady;_ylt=AnD9qFH3jD76bojGLPumaiHtiBIF;_ylu=X3oDMTJpcGo0YWtkBGFzc2V0A2FwLzIwMDkwNjE4L3VzX29kZF9idW5ueV9sYWR5BGNwb3MDMwRwb3MDNQRzZWMDeW5fdG9wX3N0b3J5BHNsawNvcmVnb253b21hbm8-