http://energymedicine.orlyowl.net DietMad Tue, 23 Dec 2008 23:32:53 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Excerpt: "Although apparently not raised by the hospital, the IRS COBRA regulations require an indemnity or reimbursement plan to make a complete response to any inquiry from a health care provider regarding a qualified beneficiary's right to coverage under a plan during the COBRA election period. However, this provision of ... http://energymedicine.orlyowl.net/2461-guidance-overview-hospital-not-entitled-to-notification-that-participant-was-in-cobra-election-period.html Emergency department doctors report that thousands get medical attention annually for wounds related to packaging. http://energymedicine.orlyowl.net/2451-ho-ho-woes-wrap-rage-results-in-lacerations-and-bad-tempers.html The agency is seeking comments on which physicians should forego Medicare pay under the policy and what related complications might qualify as errors. http://energymedicine.orlyowl.net/2452-cms-proposes-no-pay-rules-for-3-surgical-errors.html Despite the setback, states are anticipating changes under the new administration that would allow health coverage expansions to continue. http://energymedicine.orlyowl.net/2453-federal-court-dismisses-new-jersey-suit-over-schip-limits.html Thomas Graboys, MD, 64, was a renowned Boston cardiologist before Parkinson's disease and dementia forced him to stop practicing. His book chronicles the drastic change from doctor to patient. http://energymedicine.orlyowl.net/2454-illness-interrupts-book-excerpt-life-in-the-balance.html