Hospitals are charging insane markups on generic drugs administered during observation stays.
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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.
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
A new study analyzing hospital prescriptions shows startling and potentially deadly trends.
The News; Unhealthy Alliances
• Breeze felt in the windy city. [LAT] “United Airlines to Move Head Office to Chicago From Suburb”