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Issue Date: June 15, 2002
Whistle-Blower Suits Present High Risk
This article discusses "qui tam" (or whistle-blower) lawsuits pursued under the False Claims Act. Such suits may be brought against a physician by anyone who has insider knowledge of possibly fraudulent billings.
Complexity Threatens the U.S. Health System
This editorial discusses the views of author J. D. Kleinke in terms of reforming the current health care system. Two steps to take to reform the system, Kleinke argues, are to reform the tax code and to simplify health insurance regulations.
Spanish Gains in Popularity
This article discusses how many physicians are learning to speak Spanish in order to communicate better with the growing number of Spanish-speaking patients.
As Complexity Rises, Income Falls
This article looks at five trends affecting physicians: reducing reimbursements, claims coding, physician exodus from Medicare and Medicaid programs, increasing use of information technology, and seeing employees as capable of helping to enhance revenue.
Risk Plans Offer Benefits, Says Expert
This article discusses the capitation model of reimbursement, arguing that contrary to the opinion of some observers, some form of the model will survive. It also discusses recent industry surveys and studies on, for example, risk contracting.
Author Criticizes Health System
In this interview, J. D. Kleinke, an author and medical economist and health information expert, discusses what is wrong with the current health care system and how it can be fixed.
NPs Enhance Care, Productivity
This article discusses how rheumatologists can enhance patient care, increase practice efficiency, and boost revenue by hiring nurse practitioners.
MRA Detects Most Diseased Arteries
This article discusses the results of a multicenter study of coronary magnetic resonance angiography that revealed the accuracy and potential value of the technique in the assessment of patients referred for x-ray angiography because of suspected coronary artery disease.
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