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Michael Romano

Publications and source records attributed to Michael Romano.

At least 109 records · Page 6Linked to original sources
PubMed2005

All's fair in healthcare? Heartland Spine & Specialty Hospital alleges HCA Midwest Division conspired with local payers to drive it out of business.

A Kansas specialty hospital is accusing HCA of pressuring managed-care companies to exclude rivals from networks and is suing the chain. "This is another mechanism by which (specialty hospitals) can get relief from the conduct of larger hospitals that are doing everything they can to put them out of business," says Norman Siegel, left, attorney for Heartland Spine & Specialty Hospital.

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PubMed2005

Perception is everything. An ACPE survey reveals the details of physicians' public fall from grace. Can they regain the credibility and trust they once enjoyed?

Once among the nation's most-respected professionals, doctors have fallen to No. 5--a step below grade-school teachers and tying with druggists. A survey by the American College of Physician Executives reveals that some docs are critically examining their own medical values and moral principles. Kenneth Goodman, left, director of the University of Miami's bioethics program, says the survey will prove that business as usual is not necessarily good business.

Attitude of Health Personnel↗