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October 2005
Advisory Group Identifies Medicaid Cuts
The federal government's Medicaid Advisory Commission, charged with identifying reforms necessary to stabilize and strengthen Medicaid, voted in August ... (read more)
The federal government's Medicaid Advisory Commission, charged with identifying reforms necessary to stabilize and strengthen Medicaid, voted in August ... (read more)
FDA Approves New Vaccine in Time for Flu Season
In a major step toward increasing the supply of flu vaccine in the United States, GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) announced August 31 that the U.S. Food and Drug ... (read more)
In a major step toward increasing the supply of flu vaccine in the United States, GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) announced August 31 that the U.S. Food and Drug ... (read more)
Hospitals in the Hot Seat
In the coming year there will be a convergence of forces descending on America's hospital industry like the proverbial ton of bricks. And the industry isn't ... (read more)
In the coming year there will be a convergence of forces descending on America's hospital industry like the proverbial ton of bricks. And the industry isn't ... (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)
Individual Health Insurance Is Accessible, Affordable, Study Finds
On August 29, America's Health Insurance Plans (AHIP) issued the findings of a comprehensive survey of companies doing business in the individual health ... (read more)
On August 29, America's Health Insurance Plans (AHIP) issued the findings of a comprehensive survey of companies doing business in the individual health ... (read more)
Insurer Lists Ohio Physician Fees Online
Connecticut-based health insurer Aetna has made available online to its policyholders information on the prices it has negotiated with in-network doctors ... (read more)
Connecticut-based health insurer Aetna has made available online to its policyholders information on the prices it has negotiated with in-network doctors ... (read more)
Merck Plans Appeal After Losing First Vioxx Verdict
In August, a Texas jury found the pharmaceutical company Merck responsible for the death of a man who took the Cox-2 painkiller Vioxx for eight months. ... (read more)
In August, a Texas jury found the pharmaceutical company Merck responsible for the death of a man who took the Cox-2 painkiller Vioxx for eight months. ... (read more)
New HSA Resources Provide Info to Consumers
HSAs en Español In remarks to the California Hispanic Chambers of Commerce in Oakland August 26, U.S. Treasurer Anna Escobedo Cabral announced the release ... (read more)
HSAs en Español In remarks to the California Hispanic Chambers of Commerce in Oakland August 26, U.S. Treasurer Anna Escobedo Cabral announced the release ... (read more)
Nurse Practitioners Offer Effective, Low-Cost Care
Health care reform is one of the most significant public policy issues facing the United States. The debate frequently focuses on government policy and ... (read more)
Health care reform is one of the most significant public policy issues facing the United States. The debate frequently focuses on government policy and ... (read more)
October 2005 Health Care News (PDF)
The October issue of Health Care News spotlights the private sector's response to the Hurricane Katrina relief effort; corporate aid neared $100 million ... (read more)
The October issue of Health Care News spotlights the private sector's response to the Hurricane Katrina relief effort; corporate aid neared $100 million ... (read more)
Options for Hospital Administrators
Defensiveness and rationalizations will make an administrator look guilty when the television cameras are rolling. Experience from the insurance wars of ... (read more)
Defensiveness and rationalizations will make an administrator look guilty when the television cameras are rolling. Experience from the insurance wars of ... (read more)
Private Companies Rush in to Help Hurricane Katrina Victims
Immediately following the Hurricane Katrina disaster in the Gulf Coast states, the public health crisis became apparent. In response to the needs of victims ... (read more)
Immediately following the Hurricane Katrina disaster in the Gulf Coast states, the public health crisis became apparent. In response to the needs of victims ... (read more)
South Carolina Medicaid Choice
As Congress considers recommendations on Medicaid reform from the federal Medicaid Advisory Commission, National Governors Association, and National Conference ... (read more)
As Congress considers recommendations on Medicaid reform from the federal Medicaid Advisory Commission, National Governors Association, and National Conference ... (read more)
South Carolina Plans Tailored Medicaid
In June, the state of South Carolina requested permission from the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to restructure the state's Medicaid ... (read more)
In June, the state of South Carolina requested permission from the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to restructure the state's Medicaid ... (read more)
Texas Postpones Drug Importation from Canada
A new law intended to make it easier for Texans to buy low-cost prescription drugs from Canada was put on hold just weeks before it was to go into effect, ... (read more)
A new law intended to make it easier for Texans to buy low-cost prescription drugs from Canada was put on hold just weeks before it was to go into effect, ... (read more)
Tough Medicaid Choices Ahead for Congress
After a quiet August in Washington as members of Congress returned to their states and districts, the Capitol roared back to life in September because of ... (read more)
After a quiet August in Washington as members of Congress returned to their states and districts, the Capitol roared back to life in September because of ... (read more)
Vermont Insurer Proving Successful with HSAs
When Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont introduced a basic high-deductible health plan coordinated with a Health Savings Account (HSA) in January 2004, there ... (read more)
When Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont introduced a basic high-deductible health plan coordinated with a Health Savings Account (HSA) in January 2004, there ... (read more)
