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Signs of the Times November 13, 2009 1:46 PM by Matthew T. Patton: Acknowledging healthcare reform has been controversial would definitely be an understatement. Almost everywhere I've traveled lately I've heard highly emotional and passionate positions for both sides of the debate. This past weekend, a large group of Read More...
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Undercover Healthcare June 16, 2008 1:54 PM by Amanda Koehler: USA Today recently ran a story on "undercover patients"-- people who get paid to fake physical illness so they can grade a medical facility's services. The American Medical Association is considering endorsing this practice during its 5-day meeting starting Read More...
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National Health Observances December 7, 2007 3:11 PM by Matthew T. Patton: Every month has special health observances. HHS posts these on its Web site, saying: "Health professionals, teachers, community groups, employers, and others can use these special times to sponsor health promotion events, stimulate awareness of health Read More...
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Hiring the Wrong Lab Director Can Be Costly December 6, 2007 12:07 PM by Matthew T. Patton: We received a press release for an upcoming book that reiterates what most of us already know: Hiring the wrong person can be costly. Interesting to note was that laboratory director mis-hires can cost a company seven times the lab director's salary. Read More...
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