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WI nurses fired over cell photos of X-ray
A pair of nurses accused of taking a picture of patient X-rays have been fired, with one also charged with posting the pictures on a Facebook page. While the nurses apparently didn't violate... Read more...
Doctors going back to house calls
If you're not a boomer, it's likely you've never seen a doctor in your home--after all, house calls have been out of vogue for quite some time--but of late, there are signs that this may change.... Read more...
Medicare proposes to stop paying for virtual colonoscopies
CMS has announced that it wants to stop paying for Medicare coverage of virtual colonoscopies, otherwise known as CT colonographies. The agency says that it hasn't found enough evidence that these... Read more...
Computers help MDs spot breast cancer
Everyone knows that ultimately, nothing can replace the judgment of a trained clinician--but a little extra help never hurt. Now, a study suggests that in some cases, that help could come from a... Read more...
MI sets strict limits on building costly cancer centers
Working to avoid a costly healthcare "arms race," a commission in Michigan has ruled that it will allow the construction of only one costly proton beam therapy center for cancer treatment.... Read more...
