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Medical billing, a world of hurt: The most common errors, explained Reading a medical bill can feel like trying to solve a puzzle -- and determining whether something listed is accurate or a mistake can take multiple phone calls to an insurance company, hospital, doctor's office or laboratory. www.cleveland.com
Sunrise Hospital eliminating 144 positions A southern Nevada medical center said current economic conditions have forced the elimination of 144 positions. www.fox5vegas.com
Team care slicing medical costs Minnesota officials say the coordinated approach brings better care at less expense for patients, especially those with difficult conditions. www.startribune.com
County mulls places for marijuana The Pitkin County manager should be responsible for issuing licenses to medical marijuana operations, a slim majority of county commissioners agreed Tuesday, but where such businesses should be allowed was a matter of concern. www.aspentimes.com
Pitkin County ponders places for marijuana ASPEN — The Pitkin County manager should be responsible for issuing licenses to medical marijuana operations, a slim majority of county commissioners agreed Tuesday, but where such businesses should be allowed was a matter of concern. www.aspentimes.com
Statins May Help Prevent Enlarged Prostate: Study MONDAY, May 21 (HealthDay News) -- Statin drugs commonly used to lower cholesterol levels may also slow the unhealthy growth of the prostate in men with elevated blood levels of prostate-specific antigen, a new study finds. news.yahoo.com
MedicAlert Awarded $133,000 Two-Year Grant from Amie’s Place Foundation to Develop Pet Caregiver Notification Program Pet Owners Gain Peace of Mind in Emergencies from Unique Program to Protect Beloved PetsWashington, D.C. (PRWEB) May 22, 2012 MedicAlert Foundation International, the nonprofit leader in emergency medical information and identification services, has been awarded a $133,000 grant from Amie’s Place Foundation to design an emergency caregiver notification program to protect family pets. The two ... news.yahoo.com
Medical marijuana expansion considered in Arizona PHOENIX -- The Arizona Department of Health Services could add more conditions to its list of patients who qualify for medical marijuana. Those conditions include anxiety, depression, PTSD and migraines. Currently, about 25,000 Arizona patients have qualified for a medical marijuana card. An expansion in the program could potentially add thousands more to that list. "The structure of the law ... www.azfamily.com
Legislative push for medical marijuana in New York State 17 states currently allow the use of marijuana to ease medical conditions. Health Committee chairs in the Assembly and Senate urge that New York join the list. wnyt.com
US-Based Everist Genomics Bucks the Outsourcing Trend and Accelerates Growth Through India ANN ARBOR, Mich., May 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Everist Genomics (EGI), a rapidly growing personalized medicine company, announced today that it has established a joint-venture company with the Manipal ... finance.yahoo.com
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