Orthopedic surgeon prepares to blast into space
November 13th, 2009
The Chicago doctor will work on the International Space Station and conduct experiments inside space shuttle Atlantis during an 11-day mission.
WellPoint subsidiary drops coverage in Illinois, Texas
November 13th, 2009
UniCare says it couldn't get enough market share. Members can opt for comparable insurance with Blues plans in both states.
CMS: 21.2% Medicare pay cut for doctors unless Congress acts
November 13th, 2009
CMS also completes a proposal to remove Part B drugs from the pay formula, but that would not affect rates until after 2010.
HPV vaccine proposed for teen boys
November 13th, 2009
Some doctors are concerned that the qualified recommendation from a CDC advisory panel could create insurance coverage problems.
Michigan slashes Medicaid fees for doctors by another 8%
November 12th, 2009
The reduction follows an earlier 4% cut ordered by the governor in July. The Legislature rejected a proposed physician tax that would have increased payments.