Medicaid costs are driving states crazy and although the federal government is picking up most of the expansion spending, states continue to be at budgetary risk and are exploring methods…
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New methods for delivering care in a more convenient method continue to evolve, including use of online visits. A study in Health Affairs reports on results of one health plan's…
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The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services recently released its initial cut at Medicare Advantage payment rates for 2014, indicating a likely low to mid-single digit decrease in reimbursement for…
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Consumer engagement in health is one of the themes of the current issue of Health Affairs. Two of the articles summarize findings regarding the effects of more engaged consumers on…
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The Government Accounting Office performed a more current analysis of the likely budgetary effects of the federal health reform law, finding that its cost containment provisions are unlikely to provide…
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The Healthy Skeptic is a website about the health care system, and is written by Kevin Roche, who has many years of experience working in the health industry. Mr. Roche is available to assist health care companies through consulting arrangements through Roche Consulting, LLC and may be reached at khroche@healthy-skeptic.com.