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Physicians Move to Clarify Meaning of ‘Doctor’
Add Louisiana to the list of states where physicians are quietly fighting to control the use of “doctor.”,... Read More
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Physicians Move to Clarify Meaning of ‘Doctor’
Add Louisiana to the list of states where physicians are quietly fighting to control the use of “doctor.”
Sen. Daniel R. Martiny, R-Metairie, has proposed a law requiring healthcare providers who use “doctor” or “Dr.” to specify the professional license or degree for that doctorate...
TED GRIGGS |
New U.S. Trend: Seniors' ER
Baton Rouge General Medical Center’s Mid City facility has established a senior-focused emergency room, the region’s first such facility and one of a dozen or so nationwide...
TED GRIGGS |
Allied Health Shortage a Recruiting Challenge
Experts offer tips to lure young graduates
While shortages of doctors and nurses are well documented, the shortage of professionals in allied health is also causing recruiting headaches for hospitals, clinics and group practices...
SHARON H. FITZGERALD |
PAs or NPs: Which is Right for Your Practice?
With the impending healthcare cutbacks proposed by Gov. Jindal’s administration, physician assistants and nurse practitioners are more valuable to this state than ever...
LISA HANCHEY |
Legislature in Full Swing
At this writing, the 2012 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature, is in full swing. Below is a recap of some of the healthcare bills going through the legislative process...
CINDY BISHOP |
Legal Issues
FEDERAL APPEALS COURT OVERTURNS $45 MILLION JUDGMENT AGAINST HOSPITAL BASED ON STARK LAW VIOLATIONS
On March 30, 2012, the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals vacated a $45 million judgment against Tuomey Healthcare System in Sumter,...
CLAY J. COUNTRYMAN |
PHYSICIAN SPOTLIGHT: Dr. Stacy McBroom
On target
She dared to go where few females had gone before – the male-dominated field of urology. But, before that, Dr. Stacy McBroom had already shattered the glass ceiling – as an expert marksman in the Navy...
LISA HANCHEY |
Woman’s Hospital Elects 2012 Board of Directors
BATON ROUGE, La. – Jamar Melton, MD, has been elected Chairman of the board of directors of Woman’s Hospital.
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Health Tip: When Physical Therapy Ends
Title: Health Tip: When Physical Therapy Ends
Category: Health News
Created: 5/16/2012 8:05:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 5/16/2012 12:00:00 AM Posted Thursday, May 17, 2012 2:00 am CDT
| | Health Tip: When Should I Wash My Hands?
Title: Health Tip: When Should I Wash My Hands?
Category: Health News
Created: 5/16/2012 8:05:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 5/16/2012 12:00:00 AM Posted Thursday, May 17, 2012 2:00 am CDT
| | Dinosaurs May Have Suffered From Arthritis
Title: Dinosaurs May Have Suffered From Arthritis
Category: Health News
Created: 5/16/2012 10:05:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 5/16/2012 12:00:00 AM Posted Thursday, May 17, 2012 2:00 am CDT
| | Palpitations May Signal Future Heart Rhythm Problem
Title: Palpitations May Signal Future Heart Rhythm Problem
Category: Health News
Created: 5/16/2012 10:05:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 5/16/2012 12:00:00 AM Posted Thursday, May 17, 2012 2:00 am CDT
| | Education Is Key to Health: Report
Title: Education Is Key to Health: Report
Category: Health News
Created: 5/16/2012 10:05:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 5/16/2012 12:00:00 AM Posted Thursday, May 17, 2012 2:00 am CDT
| | Americans Living Longer but Obesity Rising
Title: Americans Living Longer but Obesity Rising
Category: Health News
Created: 5/16/2012 11:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 5/16/2012 12:00:00 AM Posted Thursday, May 17, 2012 2:00 am CDT
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