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January 2006
Advertisement: CMSA Conference and Expo Scheduled for June
The 16th Annual Case Management Society of America (CMSA) Conference and Expo will be held in Grapevine, Texas on June 13-17, 2006, at the Gaylord Texan ... (read more)
The 16th Annual Case Management Society of America (CMSA) Conference and Expo will be held in Grapevine, Texas on June 13-17, 2006, at the Gaylord Texan ... (read more)
Analysis: Avian Flu Virus Requires Calm, Educated Concern
The scare of the day--if not the entire coming year--is the avian flu virus. Is the fear exaggerated? Yes. Should we be cautiously concerned? Yes. Are ... (read more)
The scare of the day--if not the entire coming year--is the avian flu virus. Is the fear exaggerated? Yes. Should we be cautiously concerned? Yes. Are ... (read more)
Analysis: Senate Budget Bill Would Increase Medicare Red Tape
New reimbursement reporting and compliance rules for physicians participating in Medicare went into effect on January 1 as part of the budget reconciliation ... (read more)
New reimbursement reporting and compliance rules for physicians participating in Medicare went into effect on January 1 as part of the budget reconciliation ... (read more)
Commentary: Lawmakers Call for Medicare Drug Entitlement Delay
Delay the Medicare drug benefit: That's what Sen. John McCain (R-AZ), Rep. Jeff Flake (R- AZ), Rep. Jim Cooper (D-TN), and several other members of the ... (read more)
Delay the Medicare drug benefit: That's what Sen. John McCain (R-AZ), Rep. Jeff Flake (R- AZ), Rep. Jim Cooper (D-TN), and several other members of the ... (read more)
Consumer-Directed Health Group Names Board of Directors
The members of a newly founded advocacy group for consumer-directed health care met in Washington, DC on December 10 to elect its first board of directors. ... (read more)
The members of a newly founded advocacy group for consumer-directed health care met in Washington, DC on December 10 to elect its first board of directors. ... (read more)
Demand Growing for Corporate Practice of Medicine
Americans often find themselves taking half a day off from work and waiting an hour in a physician's office, only to see a doctor for 10 minutes. And the ... (read more)
Americans often find themselves taking half a day off from work and waiting an hour in a physician's office, only to see a doctor for 10 minutes. And the ... (read more)
Documentary Exposes Reality of Canadian Health Care
On the Fence Films, founded by technology entrepreneur Stuart E. Browning and lawyer Blaine Greenberg, says it is working to create a new breed of political ... (read more)
On the Fence Films, founded by technology entrepreneur Stuart E. Browning and lawyer Blaine Greenberg, says it is working to create a new breed of political ... (read more)
Florida Medicaid Plan Receives Federal Approval
On October 19, 2005, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Michael O. Leavitt and Florida Gov. Jeb Bush (R) announced the federal ... (read more)
On October 19, 2005, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Michael O. Leavitt and Florida Gov. Jeb Bush (R) announced the federal ... (read more)
Governor's Woes Strain Trust
The sketchiness of Illinois' "All Kids" legislation and the way it was rushed through during the legislature's brief veto session were major complaints ... (read more)
The sketchiness of Illinois' "All Kids" legislation and the way it was rushed through during the legislature's brief veto session were major complaints ... (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)
How to Reduce the Risk of Nutritional Diseases - Last in a Series
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)
HSAs Can Help the Uninsured, Study Says
The first academic research on Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) has just been published in the November/December issue of Health Affairs, a publication respected ... (read more)
The first academic research on Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) has just been published in the November/December issue of Health Affairs, a publication respected ... (read more)
Job Cuts in Pharma Industry Up 150 Percent
In November, pharmaceutical manufacturer Merck & Co. announced it would cut 7,000 jobs by 2008 and would close or sell five of its 31 manufacturing facilities. ... (read more)
In November, pharmaceutical manufacturer Merck & Co. announced it would cut 7,000 jobs by 2008 and would close or sell five of its 31 manufacturing facilities. ... (read more)
Litigation Raising Health Care Costs, Study Says
An October 2005 report from the Manhattan Institute shows the efforts of trial lawyers to target health care providers for profit are raising U.S. health ... (read more)
An October 2005 report from the Manhattan Institute shows the efforts of trial lawyers to target health care providers for profit are raising U.S. health ... (read more)
Long Waits for Health Care Plague Canada
Canadians seeking health care continue to be plagued by long waits, according to a recent report from The Fraser Institute. Released in October 2005, ... (read more)
Canadians seeking health care continue to be plagued by long waits, according to a recent report from The Fraser Institute. Released in October 2005, ... (read more)
Maine's State-Run Health Plan Faltering
Dirigo Health, the signature health reform initiative of Maine Gov. John Baldacci (D) launched in September 2003, is hemorrhaging money and faltering, according ... (read more)
Dirigo Health, the signature health reform initiative of Maine Gov. John Baldacci (D) launched in September 2003, is hemorrhaging money and faltering, according ... (read more)
Medicare Drug Benefit: Patience and Persistence
Since the Medicare drug benefit enrollment period began on November 15, 2005, everywhere seniors turn they find newspapers and airwaves filled with warnings ... (read more)
Since the Medicare drug benefit enrollment period began on November 15, 2005, everywhere seniors turn they find newspapers and airwaves filled with warnings ... (read more)
Medicare Experiments with Pay for Performance
On November 14, 2005, the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released the findings of its Premier Hospital Quality Incentive demonstration, ... (read more)
On November 14, 2005, the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released the findings of its Premier Hospital Quality Incentive demonstration, ... (read more)
Online Tool Aims to Improve Children's Health
When insurance companies look at America's children, they see the future and tremble. But a new technology, being used successfully in several U.S. cities, ... (read more)
When insurance companies look at America's children, they see the future and tremble. But a new technology, being used successfully in several U.S. cities, ... (read more)
Opponents Question Costs of Illinois All Kids Program
In October 2005, Illinois became the nation's first state to offer government health insurance to all children regardless of family income. Gov. Rod Blagojevich ... (read more)
In October 2005, Illinois became the nation's first state to offer government health insurance to all children regardless of family income. Gov. Rod Blagojevich ... (read more)
PETA Pans Breakthrough in Breast Cancer Treatment
Studies published in the October 20, 2005 edition of the New England Journal of Medicine indicate Herceptin, a drug already shown to prolong survival in ... (read more)
Studies published in the October 20, 2005 edition of the New England Journal of Medicine indicate Herceptin, a drug already shown to prolong survival in ... (read more)
RIP: Lee Tooman, Leading Proponent of Consumer-Driven Health Care
Lee D. Tooman Jr., vice president of government relations for Golden Rule Insurance Company, passed away on October 26, 2005 following a long and courageous ... (read more)
Lee D. Tooman Jr., vice president of government relations for Golden Rule Insurance Company, passed away on October 26, 2005 following a long and courageous ... (read more)
Study: How to Cover Everyone in Six Easy Steps
David Kendall of the Progressive Policy Institute has issued a new study, "Fixing America's Health Care System: A Progressive Plan to Cover Everyone and ... (read more)
David Kendall of the Progressive Policy Institute has issued a new study, "Fixing America's Health Care System: A Progressive Plan to Cover Everyone and ... (read more)
