Medicaid funding cuts unresolved as new administration takes office If allowed to become effective, the rules would reduce federal Medicaid spending by more than $12 billion over five years.
Study supports use of no-sedation colonoscopy The option could make screening more available, but experts worry the approach might deter patients.
GOVERNMENT & MEDICINE Go to section Court orders Medicaid coverage for low-income HIV patients Massachusetts now applying CON rules to surgery centers
PROFESSIONAL ISSUES Go to section 150 years of Gray's: The iconic reference has spawned new generations Quality reports for hospitals inconsistent
BUSINESS Go to section Trading for treatment: Bartering makes a comeback Contract Language - Hospitalist's role needs to be defined
OPINION Go to section Medicare pay overhaul can no longer wait Letters - Greater transparency needed in how insurers account for care costs
HEALTH & SCIENCE Go to section FDA wants closer scrutiny of new diabetes drugs Combination of drugs found most effective asthma treatment
Running out of patches Options for fixing the Medicare pay crisis
Defective directives Struggling with end-of-life care
Knowledge on call Finding new uses for smartphones
Allergic reaction Food allergies increasing, especially among children
