11.07.08

Insurers Hire Radiology ‘Benefits Managers’ to Vet Scanning

Posted in Uncategorized at 3:31 pm by ceo

Excerpt: "Health insurers are increasingly relying on outside firms to help rein in the skyrocketing costs of imaging scans like MRIs. But when these middlemen clash with doctors about what tests are needed, consumers can get caught in the crossfire. Big insurers including Aetna Inc., WellPoint Inc. and Cigna Corp. have hired so-called radiology benefits managers, or RBMs. Health plans say they want to ensure that doctors use high-tech scans only when it is clear that patients will benefit." (The Wall Street Journal)

10.13.08

Introducing The Therapeutics Initiative

Posted in Uncategorized at 4:13 am by ceo

Click here to download a printable version of the latest Therapeutics Letter in Adobe Acrobat PDF format (202 KB).
Like it?
Then tell them: email bas.masri@vch.ca
Why?
I'll let Gooze explain.

Sanofi Aventis - Ketek: incoming!

Posted in Uncategorized at 3:20 am by ceo

LegalView, the most comprehensive legal resource available on the Web, announced the re-launch of its Ketek information portal to provide patients taking the drug with news on the potentially dangerous Ketek side effects. The side effects linked to Ketek have ranged from yellowing of the skin and eyes to the development of jaundice and other liver problems including liver failure among certain individuals. Patients of Ketek who have experienced any of the potentially damaging effects caused by the drug should consider contacting a Ketek law firm, which can offer a specialized pharmaceutical attorney or knowledgeable Ketek lawyer for information on developing any potential Ketek case in which potential compensation can be earned for damages associated with the dangers of taking the drug.


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10.12.08

Peter Schiff from 2006

Posted in Uncategorized at 11:17 pm by ceo

Let's see what Monday brings.

Update - margin calls.

10.11.08

Wonderful words

Posted in Uncategorized at 5:15 pm by ceo

For scrimshanking sesquipedalians everywhere!

Hat tip: Benedict

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