One of the most commonly identified areas for health cost savings is fraud and abuse, but has enough effort been devoted to stopping the practices?
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A physician website challenges the AMA's representation of physicians.
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Patient cost sharing reduces utilization, but appears to limit use of appropriate as well as inappropriate care.
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A study indicates that patients who receive medical care and prescriptions at the worksite tend to be more compliant with their drug regimens.
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The limiting of growth in drug spending is a health care success story.
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A number of reports and commentaries have recently been issued on comparative effectiveness research.
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A Seattle-based medical practice has opted out of the insurance payment model for health care.
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A Company mandates that its employees check their health status.
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An actuaries organization gives a favorable reading to consumer-directed health plan results.
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A new UnitedHealth Group report identifies $332 billion over ten years in administrative cost savings.
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A Health Affairs article reports a survey on the time and expense involved in physician interaction with health plans.
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A consulting firm study indicates that medical expenses for commercial health plans continue to rise at a rate far above inflation.
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Common Cause has issued a report detailing the amounts health groups are spending on campaign contributions and lobbying.
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Experts are recommending greater use of telemedicine in stroke assessment and treatment. There are significant barriers, however, many imposed by government.
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A recent Kaiser Foundation data note looks at attitudes on paying for health reform.
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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.
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