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Mar 16 2011

PR Newswire

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Informed Medical Communications, a leading provider of peer-to-peer medical forums, training services, and integrated medical communications for the biopharmaceutical industry, and IC Axon, announced the merger of the two organizations

Mar 15 2011

Wall Street Journal

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The programs are known as Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment, or Polst

Mar 15 2011

Los Angeles Times

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New ideas to help people take medications correctly

Mar 15 2011

Wall Street Journal

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Hospitals have spent millions of dollars adopting electronic medical records, aiming to get a slice of the government’s $27 billion in incentives. Now, they need to teach doctors and other staffers to use the records.

Mar 15 2011

HealthLeaders Media

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The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act adds to HR’s stature because of the provision that factors patient satisfaction into Medicare reimbursements

Mar 15 2011

Chicago Tribune

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U.S. prices for brand-name prescription drugs rose at a faster rate than costs for other medical goods and services over the last four years

Mar 15 2011

New York Times

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Hospitals nationwide are trying to redefine the E.R. experience for the elderly by building facilities dedicated solely to their needs

Mar 15 2011

The Insurance Nation

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Individual mandate: Is it for everyone?

Mar 15 2011

Politico

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The administration has solicited proposals from states for competitive grants for innovations in caring for dual eligibles

Mar 15 2011

Kaiser Health News

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For many patients, pharmacists are the easiest to access and the most trusted medical professional they know.

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