Heart attack deaths fall after Medicare guidelines

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Clearer U.S. guidelines on how to treat elderly heart attack patients appear to have saved lives, with a marked reduction in heart attack deaths over 10 years, researchers reported Tuesday. ... Full Story »

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Posted by: Posted by Samuel W. Velsor IV - Aug 18, 2009 - 6:46 PM PDT
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by Patricia L'Herrou - Aug. 19, 2009

the story tells of a clear example of the positive impact on health by the use of joint guidelines of physicans' professional organizations, for medicare patients. the article is straightforward and factual .

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by Samuel W. Velsor IV - Aug. 18, 2009

Publishing this story when the "Iron is hot" on standardized care is outstanding and sure adds to the plus side of the Obama Health Care Plans

Having been in the Health Care Industry, I've known for years how important both managed care and computerized records are to the general health of health care.

They also found a lot less variation in death rates from one hospital to another — a finding that might support healthcare reform efforts that include more ... More »

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by Roger G. Williams - Aug. 19, 2009

It seems that the author got most of the quotes directly from sources. Additionally, this is a timely news piece where the reader can get a broad perspective on an issue, but with a twist or edge.

I don't think airlines are designed to make a profit. Frankly, I think airliners should become government entities again. Somethings are just not ... More »

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