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Connecticut Sues McKesson on Racketeering Charges
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The state of Connecticut sued McKesson Corp on Wednesday on charges that the drug wholesaler violated anti-racketeering laws by conspiring to artificially inflate the wholesale prices used to determine payments by private and public insurance plans. Reuters Health Information
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Guideline Updates for Hospitalists
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Guidelines include perioperative cardiovascular evaluations, evaluation of a first seizure, and isolation precautions.
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Federal Health Officials Launch Hospital Comparisons Web Site
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On March 28, federal health officials launched a Web site that allows comparisons of about 2500 hospitals on measures of quality. Officials say the effort will bring more transparency to the healthcare marketplace, but some providers fear being penalized for treating sicker patients. WebMD Health News
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