hospitals

Hospitals Charge Exorbitant Markup For Generic Drugs

Hospitals are charging insane markups on generic drugs administered during observation stays.

No More Drug Company Pens For Stanford Doctors

In order to combat the perception of undue corporate influence upon doctors, Stanford University is banning its hospitals from receiving all gifts from drug company reps. Effective October 1st, everything from pens to coffee cups to catered lunches are verboten.

Turns Out You CAN Get Insurance Insurance

Turns Out You CAN Get Insurance Insurance

CIGNA Changes Mind About Paying $9700 Surgery Bill

CIGNA Changes Mind About Paying $9700 Surgery Bill

Ahhh, the second of the insurance stories has trickled in and it’s a rip-roaring doozy.

Study Reveals Poison Pill Among Hospital Prescriptions

Study Reveals Poison Pill Among Hospital Prescriptions

A new study analyzing hospital prescriptions shows startling and potentially deadly trends.

The News; Unhealthy Alliances

The News; Unhealthy Alliances

• Breeze felt in the windy city. [LAT] “United Airlines to Move Head Office to Chicago From Suburb”

Piedmont Hospital Sucks

Piedmont Hospital Sucks

Jennifer writes in how a pain in her eye turned into a real pain in the ass.