Docs Unhappy With Medicare, But Can’t Agree on a Fix (CME/CE)

Posted on 25. Oct, 2010 by Dr. Ellis in News and Updates

(MedPage Today) — Most physicians believe current Medicare payments are unfair, but there is little consensus among doctors on how to make payments more equitable, according to a new study.
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Healthcare Reform Covers More and Costs More

Posted on 09. Sep, 2010 by Dr. Ellis in News and Updates

WASHINGTON (MedPage Today) — The healthcare reform law will not slow the growth of healthcare spending in the next decade — in fact, it will accelerate healthcare spending slightly — but it will also significantly expand healthcare coverage, a new government report found.
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Florida Medical Association Votes ‘No Confidence’ in AMA

Posted on 16. Aug, 2010 by Dr. Ellis in News and Updates

(MedPage Today) — The Florida Medical Association (FMA) has voted to send a “no confidence” letter to leaders of the American Medical Association (AMA) — saying that the AMA leadership has “failed to represent practicing physicians on the issue of healthcare reform.”
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Senate Passes Six-Month SGR Fix

Posted on 18. Jun, 2010 by Dr. Ellis in News and Updates

WASHINGTON (MedPage Today) — The U.S. Senate has passed a bill to push back the 21% cut for physicians who treat Medicare patients until Nov. 30.
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CBO Now Says Reform Cost Could Top $1 Trillion

Posted on 12. May, 2010 by Dr. Ellis in News and Updates

WASHINGTON (MedPage Today) — Spending not accounted for in its original estimates could bring the total price tag for the healthcare reform law to more than $1 trillion, according to the Congressional Budget Office.
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Health Reform Opponents Planning Their Strategy

Posted on 22. Mar, 2010 by Dr. Ellis in News and Updates

WASHINGTON (MedPage Today) — With the House and Senate now in basic agreement on healthcare reform and President Barack Obama about to sign the underlying bill into law, opponents are gearing up to challenge the legislation on a variety of fronts.
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Selecting A Good Cosmetic Dentist

Posted on 22. Mar, 2010 by Dr. Ellis in Dental Articles

Selecting a good cosmetic dentist can seem like a painstaking, irksome task. Many people aren’t even aware that there are dentists that specialize in this kind of medicine. It’s important to look for the right dental professional for your particular needs, and remember that it’s not that difficult to find.

A good cosmetic dentist can help with dental bonding, teeth whitening, and many other cosmetic solutions. When looking for a good physician it’s important to find references and learn what other patients think about the service. There are many sites that are available with reviews of physicians from all backgrounds, written by real patients in an honest format.

A second good method of finding a good cosmetic dentist, is looking at hospital and medical organizations in the area. Doctors inside hospitals sometimes team up with other physicians and form an organization to help patients find the right kind of treatment from the best possible professionals.

Lastly, when selecting a good cosmetic dentist for dental bonding, cosmetic dentistry, teeth whitening, or any form of Aesthetic dentistry, consider looking at a newspaper for ads relating to this field. Sometimes a good dentist can easily be found with an advertisement.

It is a misnomer to think that finding a good dentist is difficult. They are easily found it’s just a matter of doing a little bit of groundwork. If you are new to a city, you can simply ask around and find many options to help your overall needs. It’s important to not wait for pain, or discomfort in teeth & gums before visiting any dental office. Regular checkups are an important part of oral health, so make sure you’re consistently getting checked out to avoid severe problems down the road.