Archive for September, 2008

Former CEO to pay United investors $30 million

William McGuire, MD, further whittles down his holdings in a third settlement over stock options.

The never-ending story: Flu vaccine season goes year-round

Surgeon general urges more vigilance on dangerous clots

The subtle signs of DVT and PE can be missed easily by patients and physicians, according to a new report.

Medicare pay-for-reporting effort draws fire from frustrated doctors

Some worry that doctors will leave the program rather than continue to contend with its flaws.

Florida high court rejects curb on medical staff rights

Judges found a county law unconstitutional, saying the statute undermined the "balance of power" outlined in medical staff bylaws.