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May 2006
'Healthy NY' Spurs Wisconsin Proposal
In his annual State of the State Address in January, Wisconsin Gov. Jim Doyle (D) proposed a new measure, Healthy Wisconsin, to "help lower health care ... (read more)
In his annual State of the State Address in January, Wisconsin Gov. Jim Doyle (D) proposed a new measure, Healthy Wisconsin, to "help lower health care ... (read more)
Consumers Want HSAs
Getting policymakers to understand the value of health savings accounts (HSAs) may best be done by introducing them to constituents who own HSAs or high-deductible ... (read more)
Getting policymakers to understand the value of health savings accounts (HSAs) may best be done by introducing them to constituents who own HSAs or high-deductible ... (read more)
Health Care Advisors Can Aid Consumers in Need
As the United States moves toward a health care system that gives individuals more power and control over their health care decisions, many experts worry ... (read more)
As the United States moves toward a health care system that gives individuals more power and control over their health care decisions, many experts worry ... (read more)
Health Care Equally Poor for Everyone, Studies Show
Two new studies--one from the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) and the other by the U.S. Census Bureau--compare the effects of health insurance on ... (read more)
Two new studies--one from the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) and the other by the U.S. Census Bureau--compare the effects of health insurance on ... (read more)
Health Care Is Americans' Top Concern
A new Gallup Poll finds two-thirds of Americans say they personally worry "a great deal" about the availability and affordability of health care, making ... (read more)
A new Gallup Poll finds two-thirds of Americans say they personally worry "a great deal" about the availability and affordability of health care, making ... (read more)
HHS Data Not Secure: Report
A U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) report released March 23 pointed out possible flaws in data security at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid ... (read more)
A U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) report released March 23 pointed out possible flaws in data security at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid ... (read more)
HHS Reports Medicaid Estate Recovery Low, Varies from State to State
As states run their own Medicaid programs, they also handle their own estate recovery collections for Medicaid. States are permitted to try to recoup Medicaid ... (read more)
As states run their own Medicaid programs, they also handle their own estate recovery collections for Medicaid. States are permitted to try to recoup Medicaid ... (read more)
HSAs Proving Profitable for Employers
USHEALTH Group is a small insurance company, with fewer than 200 employees, headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas. In March 2005, the company received a renewal ... (read more)
USHEALTH Group is a small insurance company, with fewer than 200 employees, headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas. In March 2005, the company received a renewal ... (read more)
Legislators Eye Tobacco Tax Hike for Vermont Health Care Program
On March 2, the Vermont House of Representatives passed a chronic care management bill, called Health Care Affordability for Vermonters (H.B. 861). The ... (read more)
On March 2, the Vermont House of Representatives passed a chronic care management bill, called Health Care Affordability for Vermonters (H.B. 861). The ... (read more)
Massachusetts Health Plan Denounced As Imminent 'Disaster'
When Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney (R) signed into law a bill creating near-universal health coverage for all state residents April 12, he encountered ... (read more)
When Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney (R) signed into law a bill creating near-universal health coverage for all state residents April 12, he encountered ... (read more)
May 2006 Health Care News (PDF)
The May 2006 issue of Health Care News features an exclusive report on the reaction of free-market health care advocates to Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney's ... (read more)
The May 2006 issue of Health Care News features an exclusive report on the reaction of free-market health care advocates to Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney's ... (read more)
Medicare Rx Costs Below Estimates, Thanks to Private-Sector Competition
Debate raged last year over the expected cost of the new Part D Medicare prescription drug benefit. Now that dueling economic models have been replaced ... (read more)
Debate raged last year over the expected cost of the new Part D Medicare prescription drug benefit. Now that dueling economic models have been replaced ... (read more)
Oklahoma House OKs Medicaid Reform Bill
The Oklahoma House on March 13 approved a sweeping new reform bill that would fundamentally change how Medicaid delivers health care in the Sooner State. Oklahoma ... (read more)
The Oklahoma House on March 13 approved a sweeping new reform bill that would fundamentally change how Medicaid delivers health care in the Sooner State. Oklahoma ... (read more)
Short-Term Plans Fill Coverage Gaps
An Indiana-based insurer introduced a new short-term medical plan in March to provide immediate coverage to families and individuals who temporarily find ... (read more)
An Indiana-based insurer introduced a new short-term medical plan in March to provide immediate coverage to families and individuals who temporarily find ... (read more)
Small Business Health Plans Pass Senate Committee
The Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee of the U.S. Senate passed a Small Business Health Plans (SBHPs) bill March 15, sending the legislation ... (read more)
The Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee of the U.S. Senate passed a Small Business Health Plans (SBHPs) bill March 15, sending the legislation ... (read more)
Supreme Court Rejects Appeal of $50 Million Tobacco Award
On March 20, the U.S. Supreme Court indicated it would not review a California court's decision to award $50 million in punitive damages to the estate of ... (read more)
On March 20, the U.S. Supreme Court indicated it would not review a California court's decision to award $50 million in punitive damages to the estate of ... (read more)
Survey Shows CDH Support
Deloitte Consulting has released its latest annual survey of large employers and has found a high degree of support for consumer-driven health plans (CDHP). Perhaps ... (read more)
Deloitte Consulting has released its latest annual survey of large employers and has found a high degree of support for consumer-driven health plans (CDHP). Perhaps ... (read more)