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Orthopedic surgeon prepares to blast into space

November 13, 2009 on 8:22 pm | In Profession | Comments Off The Chicago doctor will work on the International Space Station and conduct experiments inside space shuttle Atlantis during an 11-day mission.

WellPoint subsidiary drops coverage in Illinois, Texas

November 13, 2009 on 1:01 pm | In Business | Comments Off UniCare says it couldn't get enough market share. Members can opt for comparable insurance with Blues plans in both states.

CMS: 21.2% Medicare pay cut for doctors unless Congress acts

November 13, 2009 on 1:01 pm | In Government | Comments Off CMS also completes a proposal to remove Part B drugs from the pay formula, but that would not affect rates until after 2010.

HPV vaccine proposed for teen boys

November 13, 2009 on 1:01 pm | In Profession | Comments Off Some doctors are concerned that the qualified recommendation from a CDC advisory panel could create insurance coverage problems.

Michigan slashes Medicaid fees for doctors by another 8%

November 12, 2009 on 1:15 pm | In Government | Comments Off The reduction follows an earlier 4% cut ordered by the governor in July. The Legislature rejected a proposed physician tax that would have increased payments.