12.28.06
Congress sends health IT back to drawing board
Safe harbors for technology donations to physicians are likely off the table as Democrats shift focus to IT grant money.Permalink Comments off
The illegal effect: Who pays for treatments?
While politicians are deadlocked on the issues of immigration and uninsured Americans, hospitals and doctors are caught between helping everyone and staying in business.Permalink Comments off
Congress adopts measures to boost health savings accounts
The changes will make it easier for employers to offer the products, supporters say.Permalink Comments off
FDA rule on tracking prescription drugs is held up — again
A federal judge temporarily delayed the track-and-trace regulation because of concerns it is unfair to some drug wholesalers.Permalink Comments off
12.19.06
Court: Patients can’t file federal privacy suits against doctors
Physicians still can get sued in state court. The plaintiff attorney says that's not enough.Permalink Comments off