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Medical news from the newspaper for America's physicians

Hispanics' lack of medical home goes beyond access, insurance
More than one-quarter of Hispanic adults lack a regular source of care, although many of them have insurance.

Debate flares: Can obese patients be healthy?
Some heavy people might have healthy cardiovascular profiles, but research is necessary to determine if these numbers change over time.

Campaign case report: What Obama and McCain pledge to do about the health system
Both presidential candidates propose better pay for better quality care and broad health IT adoption but avoid difficult questions about the Medicare pay formula.

Georgia Medicaid program challenged in courts
A federal trial court rules the state cannot deny medically necessary services to children. A separate lawsuit on Medicaid appeals is pending.

Massachusetts law requires drug firm gift details, uniform billing codes
The wide-ranging health care legislation also will promote ways to expand access to primary care.

Nevada ruling may compound end-of-life care decisions
The high court said physicians can be held liable for their decisions on whether a patient's condition is terminal.

Work-hour limits found to create little respite for residents
Researchers saw no changes in total hours of work and sleep among housestaff studied.

Medical blog analysis fuels call for standards
Organizations should set guidelines for appropriate content, says the author of a study of physician and nurse weblogs.

Virtual medicine: Companies using webcams for real-time patient encounters
Two ventures promise to bring video-enabled doctors' visits to more patients, but physician groups caution that most medical care requires in-person contact.

Pennsylvania Blues merger could hinge on definition of market
Regulators examine whether the combined company would be a huge player in a local market or a smaller player in a national market.

 
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