Children who have not been fully immunized have fallen ill in recent whooping cough and chickenpox outbreaks in the state.
Early genetic studies indicated that the gene was located at the end of chromosome 4. But where the gene was and how it became activated was a puzzle.
Starting next year, doctors who refer Medicare and Medicaid patients to in-house imaging machines must disclose in writing that they own the equipment.
Participating hospitals voluntarily report their progress towards implementing these practices. Your hospital’s report is available online.
Experts caution that most doctor-rating systems are still rudimentary, and a four-star rating or other high-performance designation may not reliably reflect a doctor’s abilities.
Anesthesiologist, ophthalmologist, gynecologist, orthopedic surgeon, and hospitalists among the new hires.
A funny thing happens when a computer challenges orders for medical scans that aren’t likely to help: Doctors often drop the test requests.
Doctors who accept speaking fees and other compensation from pharmaceutical or medical device companies will soon see their names and the value of the gifts on the Web.
Most doctors — 63 percent — say they favor giving patients a choice that would include both public and private insurance.
The Western Washington chapter of Physicians for a National Health Plan, a group that advocates the adoption of a single-payer health system, will hold its monthly meeting next Wednesday, September 16th at the Swedish/Cherry Hill Campus Conference Center Auditorium. The meeting is free and open to all, physician and non-physician alike. Map and directions can [...]
Six new physicians have joined Virginia Mason Medical Center. Cardiology Sara Weiss, MD, joined Virginia Mason in the Section of Cardiology. Weiss received her medical school training from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York City. She completed her internal medicine residency, cardiology fellowship and heart failure fellowship at the University of Colorado in Denver. Hematology [...]
Allow Seattle Children’s to expand, says Seattle Times The Seattle City Council should reverse ruling of a hearing examiner who has rejected Seattle Children’s expansion plans, says Seattle Times argues in an editorial today’s paper. The hearing examiner found that hospital’s planned expansion, which would add 1.5 million square feet of space on its Lauralhurst campus, [...]
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Lost in translation: Lack of trained interpreters can lead to medical errors
Interpreter services at hospitals and other medical settings are often inadequate, forcing family members, including children, to step in, or the task falls to medical staff members who may not speak the language well.
Some insurers deny ER coverage to people who have been drinking
Laws in more than half the states permit insurers to deny payment for medical services related to alcohol or drug use. Faced with the prospect of not getting paid for care, some ER personnel sidestep the problem by simply not testing patients’ blood or urine for alcohol.
Travel insurance can protect your wallet — and your health on vacation
Think your regular health insurance policy will cover you if you get into medical trouble overseas?
Don’t bet on it.
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