December 2008


The court said drugmakers' use of doctors' prescribing information is not protected speech.
While pledging to be "trusted advisers" for members and employers, health plans are positioning themselves to be financial players, too.
Insurers traditionally have shied away from home monitoring reimbursement, but pilot programs are allowing payers to test the benefits.
In contrast, online physician rating sites based on cost and quality criteria are used by one in 10 patients looking for a new physician.
Distractions, topical anesthesia and education of parent and child all are possible tactics to soften the sting.

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