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Tennessean Tapped to Lead ACEP
New President Brings Broad Perspective to National Role
David C. Seaberg, MD, FACEP, was installed as president of the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) at the national organization’s annual scientific meeting in mid-October.
CINDY SANDERS |
Hot Topics in Health Law
CMS Issues Final ACO Rules
On October 20, 2011, CMS released the Final Rules governing Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs). A centerpiece of discussion in the healthcare industry of late, ACOs are a significant focus of the Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP) introduced in March, 2010.
Cory Brown |
Novel Target Agent for Metastatic Colorectal Cancer
Colon cancer [CRC] is the third leading non-squamous-basal cell cancer in the western world. While it is largely preventable with screening colonoscopy, approximately 150,000 new cases of invasive disease are diagnosed annually in the US, of which one-third die.
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HEALTHCARE LEADER: Michael O. Ugwueke
Selfless leader deems success serving in a dual capacity
Healthcare administration today has many new facets. Its ever-changing surfaces within the hospital sector often require many hats.
KELLY EVANS |
PHYSICIAN SPOTLIGHT: Carolyn M. Chesney, MD
Unique specialty proves valuable in many areas
No, Memphis Coagulation Laboratory Director Carolyn Chesney, MD, doesn’t run the world. But she probably could if she wanted to.
JUDY OTTO |
RX for the Bottom Line
The Downside of Upcoding
You might not think upcoding is an issue we should worry about, but research shows it affects the entire medical community.
MINERVA DEJESUS and AURIANA REYES |
HPV Prevention and Policy
Don’t let vaccination controversy impede progress, expert says
Earlier this year, following a debate among candidates seeking the Republican nomination for president of the United States, Rep. Michele Bachmann, R- Minn., blurted out on national television
JEFF WEBB |
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