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May 2005
A Jaundiced Look at Consumerism
The New Republic has published a major article called "Medicine and the Free Market. The Health of Nations," by Arnold Relman, former editor of the New ... (read more)
The New Republic has published a major article called "Medicine and the Free Market. The Health of Nations," by Arnold Relman, former editor of the New ... (read more)
Advertisement: Pre-Conference Workshops Announced for Institute 2005
At "Institute 2005," the annual meeting of America's Health Insurance Plans (AHIP), to be held June 8-10, 2005 at the Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas, more ... (read more)
At "Institute 2005," the annual meeting of America's Health Insurance Plans (AHIP), to be held June 8-10, 2005 at the Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas, more ... (read more)
Analysis: State Mandates Drive Up Insurance Costs
Five numbers tell us a lot about health insurance and the health care issue in the United States. They are 4,044; 1,188; 1,823; eight; and 4662. States' ... (read more)
Five numbers tell us a lot about health insurance and the health care issue in the United States. They are 4,044; 1,188; 1,823; eight; and 4662. States' ... (read more)
Consumers Lose Round in Battle over Specialty Hospitals
On March 8, the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC)--ignoring its own research and new studies showing the benefits of competition and specialization--recommended ... (read more)
On March 8, the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC)--ignoring its own research and new studies showing the benefits of competition and specialization--recommended ... (read more)
Feeding the 800-Pound Gorilla
Medicaid--the nation's program to reimburse hospitals and physicians for health care provided to the poor--has become an 800-pound gorilla sitting on the ... (read more)
Medicaid--the nation's program to reimburse hospitals and physicians for health care provided to the poor--has become an 800-pound gorilla sitting on the ... (read more)
Health Insurance: Why Rent When You Can Own?
Most people agree it is better to own than rent. Ownership allows people to build equity and gives them positive incentives to take care of what they possess. ... (read more)
Most people agree it is better to own than rent. Ownership allows people to build equity and gives them positive incentives to take care of what they possess. ... (read more)
How to Reduce the Risk of Nutritional Diseases
The United States is experiencing an epidemic of diseases related to poor nutrition. Rates of heart disease, stroke, type-2 diabetes, and obesity are all ... (read more)
The United States is experiencing an epidemic of diseases related to poor nutrition. Rates of heart disease, stroke, type-2 diabetes, and obesity are all ... (read more)
Liability Study Criticized
The American Medical Association (AMA) and other physician groups are criticizing a recent study by four law professors who concluded there never was a ... (read more)
The American Medical Association (AMA) and other physician groups are criticizing a recent study by four law professors who concluded there never was a ... (read more)
Massachusetts Governor Battles Harvard and Legislature on Stem Cell Research
On March 30, the Massachusetts Senate passed a bill sponsored by Senate President Robert Travaglini (D-East Boston) that would allow embryonic stem cell ... (read more)
On March 30, the Massachusetts Senate passed a bill sponsored by Senate President Robert Travaglini (D-East Boston) that would allow embryonic stem cell ... (read more)
May 2005 Health Care News (PDF)
The May 2005 issue of Health Care News features articles on the impact of mandates on health insurance costs, "renting" versus owning insurance, and a classic ... (read more)
The May 2005 issue of Health Care News features articles on the impact of mandates on health insurance costs, "renting" versus owning insurance, and a classic ... (read more)
Obesity Scandal
In March 2004, Tommy Thompson, then Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, joined representatives of the Centers for Disease Control ... (read more)
In March 2004, Tommy Thompson, then Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, joined representatives of the Centers for Disease Control ... (read more)
Technology Can Improve Long-Term Living
Dramatic changes in science and technology are under way. Our country will experience as much scientific discovery and innovation over the next 25 years ... (read more)
Dramatic changes in science and technology are under way. Our country will experience as much scientific discovery and innovation over the next 25 years ... (read more)
Three 'Crisis' States Show Improvement after Tort Reform
Physicians aren't ready to celebrate just yet, but tort reform efforts are showing signs of positive effects in Ohio, Texas, and West Virginia, where reform ... (read more)
Physicians aren't ready to celebrate just yet, but tort reform efforts are showing signs of positive effects in Ohio, Texas, and West Virginia, where reform ... (read more)
Three Strikes and More for Drug Importation
Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich's (D) I-Save-Rx prescription drug program, launched in October 2004, came under attack on several fronts in March. The ... (read more)
Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich's (D) I-Save-Rx prescription drug program, launched in October 2004, came under attack on several fronts in March. The ... (read more)
Vermont Considers Canadian-Style Health Care
State legislators in Vermont are considering proposals that would turn the state's health care system into a government-run single-payer system similar ... (read more)
State legislators in Vermont are considering proposals that would turn the state's health care system into a government-run single-payer system similar ... (read more)
What Hunger Insurance Could Teach Us about Health Insurance
To understand what lies at the heart of the failure of our current health care financing system, imagine, if you can, what the world would be like if we ... (read more)
To understand what lies at the heart of the failure of our current health care financing system, imagine, if you can, what the world would be like if we ... (read more)
