Doctor bills tied to results spark debate on medical payments
Dr Gil Santos argues billing should reflect outcomes not intentions, citing cases from hernia repairs to retina detachment. He suggests pay based on success and partial charges when results fall short, contending reforms could ease malpractice fears and realign physician incentives.
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Gil Santos
Santos
Traditional Irish Saint Patrick’s Day dishes for light meals
The piece suggests lighter Irish inspired dishes for Saint Patrick’s Day such as stuffed taters with shrimp and yogurt, curdcake made with cottage cheese, cock a leek stuffed chicken breast, and a plain oatmeal breakfast. It emphasizes moderation and a festive yet low fat approach to celebrating.
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Idaho
Old Country
Ireland
Americans favor stopping life support in many cases says poll
A telephone poll of 1,800 adults commissioned by the American Hospital Association finds about 71 percent want to unplug life support for patients with slim chances of recovery. Younger respondents favor continuing technology, while lower income groups lean toward extended use. The study notes family decision making and views on panel oversight vary, with broad support for universal access and tax funding for Medicare and Medicaid.
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Chicago
American Hospital Association
Bette Davis Eyes Linked to Graves Disease Warning
Graves Disease linked to eye protrusion and immune system changes. Dr. Herbert Selenkow told doctors that symptoms include watery eyes and bulging eyeballs and may threaten vision. He noted the condition can affect other organs such as the spleen thymus and kidneys.
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Bal Harbour
Fla
Bette Davis
Herbert A. Selenkow
Harvard University
Miss Davis
Selenkow
American Society of Contemporary Medicine and Surgery
St Luke's Nursing School to Dedicate 1985 Class at Church
St Luke's Hospital will dedicate 72 members of its 1985 nursing class at St Paul’s United Methodist Church Sunday at 2 p.m. Rev R Thomas Stewart will give the invocation. Hospital president Samuel T Wallace will greet attendees. Sister Maurita Soukop will speak. Educational sessions run April 15-17 at Stouffer Five Seasons Hotel with topics on professional image hypnosis and organization use. AAMA will award CEUs with Kirkwood Community College. Betty Mays named N A M A representative. Judy Cowan listed for more information in Cedar Rapids.
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St. Luke's Hospital
School of Professional Nursing
St. Paul's United Methodist Church
R. Thomas Stewart
St Luke's
Samuel T. Wallace
Maurita Soukop R.N
Stouffers Five Seasons Hotel
Clara Zoellers
R.N
Marilyn Price
Robert Kent
Betty Mays
AAMA
R.n.'s
L.P.N
Kirkwood Community College
National Association of Medical Assistants
Phoenix
Judy Cowan
Kesler Road
Cedar Rapids
Medication update workshop for long term care aides
An update workshop on medication for certified nurse aides and medication aides in long term care facilities will be held April 6 in Iowa Hall at Kirkwood Community College. The program covers medication identification side effects and precautions. Registration is $6 prepaid by calling 398-5412 or toll free 1 800 332 8833 and giving class section number M54326.
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Iowa Hall
Kirkwood Community College
AAMA Iowa Chapter Plans Annual Convention Workshop
The AAMA state of Iowa chapter announces its forthcoming annual convention workshop. The event gathers medical assistants for professional development, networking, and certification guidance.
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American Association of Medical Assistants
State of Iowa
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