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Kentucky Fried Chicken to eliminate trans fats from its foods

October 31, 2006 on 3:36 pm | In Main Page | Comments Off

This Baltimore Sun article headlines the fact that Kentucky Fried Chicken has decided to eliminate trans fats from its food preparation process.  According to the article they are joining a large list of food processors and restaurants taking these steps including:  Kraft Foods (Oreos), The Cheesecake Factory, Ruby Tuesday, Chili’s, and food served at Walt Disney Parks.  The pressure is on Macdonald’s and Burger King, both of which still use significant trans fats in their food preparation.

Uno employee, dos jobs: Benefits of a bilingual staff

October 30, 2006 on 9:11 pm | In Uncategorized | Comments Off With the Hispanic population surging, physicians find that bilingual employees can meet federal requirements for interpreters -- and help market the practice.

Physicians gauge impact as CEO leaves UnitedHealth

October 30, 2006 on 9:11 pm | In Uncategorized | Comments Off An insider is selected to lead the health plan giant as a stock-option scandal claims the careers of other executives.

Individual health plans come under scrutiny in California

October 30, 2006 on 9:11 pm | In Uncategorized | Comments Off The insurers allegedly dropped policyholders in violation of state law. Physicians and others say such problems occur throughout the country.

MGMA: Doctors on “unsustainable course”

October 30, 2006 on 9:11 pm | In Uncategorized | Comments Off The organization's survey shows the continuing trend of physicians having to work longer and harder to stay afloat.