Taking courses on risk lowers doctors’ insurance premiums
Courses in Risk Management 101 could win Illinois physicians a break on their medical malpractice premiums under a new program being rolled out by the state's largest carrier of such...
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Board openings could affect decisions on hospital projects
The departure of two members from an Illinois board regulating hospital building and expansion could make it difficult for some high-profile projects to get the votes needed to move ahead....
In hindsight, dumping ImClone was shortsighted
If only Martha Stewart had held on to her shares of ImClone Systems Inc. Friday's conviction aside, the irony of Stewart's decision to dump shares of ImClone in late 2001...
Baxter taking partner to rev up its Pulse
Baxter International Inc. is finalizing a deal to license its nutrient-enriched bottled water Pulse in North America to an upstart Colorado beverage company. Health Beverage LLC of Evergreen, Colo., hopes...
Downgrade aside, Holy Cross stays on turnaround track
A South Side hospital said it is committed to remaining independent despite a recent downgrade of its bonds by Moody's Investors Service and a resulting cash crunch. Holy Cross Hospital...
Restored funding gives uninsured access to medical care
The restoration of $500,000 in state funding has eliminated a waiting list for low-cost medical care provided through a popular west suburban program. Access to Care, a Westchester-based non-profit created...
Abbott arthritis drug promising for psoriasis
In early clinical trials, Abbott Laboratories' drug for rheumatoid arthritis, Humira, is also showing promise as a treatment for the chronic skin condition psoriasis. Humira, which is already one of...
FTC attack on hospitals may boost insurers
Health insurers may see renewed power in negotiating prices with area hospitals in the wake of a Federal Trade Commission complaint alleging price fixing at Evanston Northwestern Healthcare. Analysts say...
Health insurance execs expect more mergers
The health insurance industry, already consolidating into fewer players, appears to be headed for another round of mergers and acquisitions this year, analysts and health industry executives said at this...
TAP counts on Elway to score for Prevacid
With competition threatening its top-selling drug Prevacid, TAP Pharmaceutical Products Inc. is calling on a two-time Super Bowl champion quarterback to help it recapture market share among heartburn remedies. The...