Word: patients
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...trying to establish a program here that our alumni base and the Cambridge and Boston community can be proud of," Mazzoleni said. "We are committed to returning this school to national prominence. I just hope people are patient...
...straight to the pharmacist's computer. Given the rapid increase in drugs with similar names, it's a technology that could save medical careers, not to mention lives. Last week in West Texas, a court ordered cardiologist Ramachandra Kolluru to pay $225,000 to the family of a heart patient who died after receiving the wrong medication. He got Plendil instead of Isordil, because the pharmacist couldn't read what Kolluru had ordered...
...Allscripts. In fact, around 150 million calls are made every year to doctors' offices from puzzled pharmacists ? calls that Tullman's software aims to eliminate. And because 90 percent of the country's managed-care providers are already on board, the device also tells doctors which drugs a patient's insurance will cover. The only thing stopping your M.D. from signing up for the device, launched this month, is a legible signature...
...However, the album does not leave one feeling cheated. A song less typical of STP's musical range, "Atlanta," rewards the patient listener. "Atlanta" weaves Weiland's vocals with beautiful accompaniment. The sound of the words in harmony with the rest of the band creates a pleasant, self-reflective surprise. One can only hope that more songs like "Atlanta" come out of the studio...
...WATCH Last week Aetna and Humana got slammed with class actions for failing to disclose bonuses given to doctors and claims reviewers who kept costs down by restricting patient care. More cases are expected, particularly if Congress allows malpractice suits against HMOs. Meanwhile, HMOs are planning to raise their premiums an average 11% next year, following this year's 6% increase, according to a Sherlock Co. survey. Although HMOs usually scale back these increases, why such a big initial hike? HMOs cite higher drug costs, for one thing, not to mention lawyers' fees...