Investment Insider: John McCamant on the future of biotech
There's still big money to be made in this sector, which is growing rapidly, this expert says.
ONLINE News Briefs
Credit Cards, Government Programs, Medical Education
Labs online: Everybody wins
As more and more laboratories put test results online, your patients' reports could be as close as your Web browser.
E-Frontier News
Real-time claims processing is no pipe dream -- Pharmacies throw their hats in the e-prescribing ring -- Big vendors seek to connect providers, Blues in Montana -- Satellite high-speed Internet access is latest trick in Axolotl's bag
E-Medicine, Treatment Denials, Autos
Dispense the drugs you prescribe?
Computerized systems are making it increasingly profitable to do this in your office. Here's what you need to be successful at it.
Donations, Medicare+Choice, Access to Care
Treating pain: Damned if you don't?
That's what a California jury said, in a controversial verdict that could change the way physicians respond to patients& pain.
Malpractice Consult: A department head's liability for a colleague's mishap
A department head's liability for a colleague's mishap
Memo from the Editor: Who's prescribing the Cipro?
Who's prescribing the Cipro?
A celebration that couldn&t wait
Invited to attend his dying patient&s Christmas celebration, the author knew December was too far away.
How humiliating simply to fall apart!
Hobbled by a mysterious injury, this doctor confronts her physical destructibility.
Mutual Funds, Autos, Financial Data, Prescription Drugs, Our Web Poll
Grab new pension plan breaks
Almost every doctor can take advantage of the new rules. But you need to act fast.
Score with these mutual funds
Caution is in order, but you can still add sparkle to your portfolio.
Simplify your financial life
Spending more time managing investments than enjoying their gains? Take these steps now to clear out the clutter.
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Survey Report: What you charge vs what you get
Here's the latest update on fees and reimbursements in primary care--and the gaps between them.
Practice Beat
Privacy Regs, Clinical Trials, HMO Care, Alternative Medicine, Malpractice Insurance
Memo from the Editor's Guest: We must prepare!
We must prepare
Melanoma gave me a wake-up call
His brush with cancer taught the author a lesson in being a frightened patient--and changed his approach to practicing medicine.
Will this medical brownout ever end?
Doctors in California?long a health care bellwether state?are seeing a glimmer of light at the end of the managed care tunnel.
Computer Consult: Many health plans, one Web site
Think of conducting all kinds of insurance transactions with a single intermediary--and saving thousands to boot.
How to say No when antibiotics won't help
Here are some proven techniques to persuade stubborn patients. New public education campaigns should also help.
Doctors Who Go the Extra Mile: Teaching kids about medicine--and kindness
Steven D. Kamajian, DO
Follow-up care: Nuts, bolts, carrots, and sticks
An efficient reminder system isn&t enough. You also need ways to motivate patients. Here are tips sure to get results.