Kevin Roche – Page 682 – Healthy Skeptic

Dec 06 2011

MN Pubic Radio

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Until now, an insurance exchange in Minnesota has been just an abstract idea. As of today, prototypes for public review are now available on the state Commerce Department’s website.

Dec 05 2011

pharmalot.com

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The Death Of The Sales Rep Is Greatly Exaggerated

Dec 05 2011

New York Times

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The official in charge of Medicare and Medicaid for the last 17 months says that 20 percent to 30 percent of health spending is “waste” that yields no benefit to patients, and that some of the needless spending is a result of onerous, archaic regulations

Dec 05 2011

Miamiherald.com

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Employers offer carrots to get workers healthier, while sticks lurk in the background

Dec 05 2011

Wall Street Journal

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Number of the Week: The Economics of Obesity

Dec 05 2011

Washington Post

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Medicare penalizies people who don’t enroll when they become eligible

Dec 05 2011

Wall Street Journal

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A new report that offers the most comprehensive snapshot of New Yorkers’ access to primary-care services to date finds that the availability and use of medical services varies strikingly within neighborhoods across the five boroughs, particularly with primary care.

Dec 05 2011

Wired.com

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Apple’s Secret Plan to Steal Your Doctor’s Heart

Dec 05 2011

BaltimoreSun.com

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When U.S. hospitals cut expenses as the economy slid into recession, they looked first to basic supplies like light bulbs and bandages. Next on the list: artificial hips and knees.

Dec 05 2011

Statesmanjournal.com

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Medicare for obesity help sparks debate – 72% of providers lack training in weight loss

Dec 05 2011

HealthLeaders Media

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Broker and insurance agent fees will continue to be counted administrative costs when healthcare insurers calculate their medical loss ratios.

Dec 05 2011

Forbes

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CMS Tightening the Screws on Unnecessary Procedures in Florida and 10 Other States

Dec 05 2011

What Works in Financial Incentives

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Both providers and consumers are increasingly subjected to positive and negative inducements to behave in certain ways. An article in the International Journal of Behavioral Medicine explores some possible behavioral…

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Dec 02 2011

2011 Potpourri XXXXVI

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The holiday shopping season is in full swing but our Potpourri is free, filled with useful data on high-deductible health plans and utilization, Medicare Advantage plan Stars bonuses, drug complications…

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Dec 02 2011

Bloomberg

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Data breaches at U.S. health-care providers are increasing as hospitals adopt electronic medical records and mobile technology without spending enough on security to ensure patient privacy,