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We’ve been having a little background discussion among FICenter people of how the ACS might support the electronic health records (EHR) movement. Here’s a little hiccup we haven’t tackled: the cost. It’s really big, according to a recent study, and it may not be the panacea some hope for. Billions and billions of dollars for healthcare providers will be necessary ...

Few Americans Buy Meds Online Long time no see guys and gals! Today a I bring you this nice little article bebunhking the claim that everyone and their dog is buying their Meds online. I thought this was the most interesting part “More then 60 percent said they thought drugs bought from internet vendors were not as safe those purchased ...

Here’s an article from the Washington Post about the increasing number of “medical tourists” going to India to get lower cost treatment. Just like other labor in India, surgeries can be done at a fraction of the price of the job in the US. Three months ago, Howard Staab learned that he suffered from a life-threatening heart condition and would ...