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Singing Pediatrician from Mount Kisco releases a fear-busting CD for kids.

Like a Broadway star with a stethoscope, Dr. Peter Richel sings his way through the hallways of Northern Westchester Hospital, belting out show tunes as he greets nurses, doctors and patients.

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WESTCHESTER HEALTH CELEBRATES FIRST ANNIVERSARY
First medical group formed in Katonah in 35 years; Small offices help physicians keep patients happy

Katonah, NY (July 22, 2008) – Westchester Health Associates, based in Katonah, is celebrating its first anniversary, and there’s a lot to celebrate. Twelve months ago, in the face of turmoil, adversity, and diversity in Northern Westchester’s medical community, the Katonah Medical Group disbanded. No one thought a new medical group could be formed. Yet, in 16 weeks a small group of local physicians and one dedicated administrator worked tirelessly to conceptualize, plan, and build the first physician led, patient-centered medical practice to open in Katonah in 35 years.

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Demand deflates for DDs New York Daily News - Health : January 5, 2009, 12:42 pm The bigger-boob business has gone bust. With the stock market in a tailspin and home values dropping, demand for breast implants is sagging too, city docs say.
Medical centers reveal doctors' industry pay American Medical Association AMA : January 5, 2009, 9:00 am Experts foresee a rush of other teaching institutions following suit as political pressure mounts to disclose financial ties to pharmaceutical companies and device makers.
Florida consumer-driven Medicaid reform in limbo American Medical Association AMA : January 5, 2009, 9:00 am Some physicians are considering dropping out of the program rather than deal with its new hassles.
Low Medicare, Medicaid pay rates impact private costs American Medical Association AMA : January 5, 2009, 9:00 am Cost-shifting was the focus of an insurer-hospital survey.
Louisiana pediatricians sue over Medicaid managed care pilots American Medical Association AMA : January 5, 2009, 9:00 am Fearing problems with access to care, doctors are seeking public records related to the plan to shift poor children into managed care.
Medicare picks 4 vendors in PHR pilot program American Medical Association AMA : January 5, 2009, 9:00 am The use of personal health records could help beneficiaries better manage their own conditions as well as help physicians better treat them, CMS says.
Defective directives? Struggling with end-of-life care American Medical Association AMA : January 5, 2009, 9:00 am Most patients lack advance care plans, leaving doctors and families struggling to make decisions. Is there a better way?
AHRQ funding safety research in ambulatory care American Medical Association AMA : January 5, 2009, 9:00 am Developing tools to better track tests in the ED and reduce complications in transitions from neonatal intensive care are among the projects.
Supreme Court asked to examine Texas peer review case American Medical Association AMA : January 5, 2009, 9:00 am A Dallas cardiologist wants the U.S. high court to decide whether federal law is being interpreted to give peer reviewers absolute immunity.
Nevada medical board seeks to update discipline, licensing systems American Medical Association AMA : January 5, 2009, 9:00 am The goal is to make processes more timely and public, and to allow a voice at hearings for people filing complaints.
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