Archive for October, 2007

Hospital employees suspended for snooping on injured actor

A facility in New Jersey took the action after it found 27 workers in violation of HIPAA privacy provisions.

Playing with danger: From toys to paint

As millions of playthings are recalled, physicians are reminded that the risks of lead exposure continue for young patients.

Number, cost of vaccines spur budget dilemma

Several states are asking insurers to pay for children they cover and investigating alternate financing strategies.

New guidelines on back pain seen as collaborative effort

The recommendations are intended to help primary care physicians sort through the options available to diagnose and treat this common condition.

Lawmakers at SCHIP impasse while funding ends in mid-November

Democrats pledged to introduce a slightly modified children's health bill quickly in an attempt to achieve a veto-proof majority.