As a companion article to yesterday’s post, the Forum for Health Economics and Policy describes trends in Medicare beneficiaries well-being and financial status, which can affect their health needs.
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An article in the Forum for Health Economics & Policy projects health status and spending for Medicare beneficiaries looking forward to 2030.
Research published in Health Affairs finds that private health plans are paying increasingly more for hospital services compared to Medicare and Medicaid.
As the holidays and year-end approach, many of us reflect upon the state of our lives, our work and the world we live in. I am always very cognizant of how fortunate I have been in my live, very blessed with a wonderful family and work I love. And I am also aware that this is not the case for a significant number of our fellow humans; that many struggle just to meet the basic needs of life, many are lonely, many have serious health issues, many live in countries that suffer under dreadful governments. We all should have compassion for others who may not be as fortunate as we are and we all should do what we can, at a macro and micro level, to make every human life one lived with dignity, respect, the fulfillment of meaningful work, the love and security of family and personal relationships and the opportunity for health and happiness.
Hoping you all have a wonderful holiday, relaxing and enjoyable, surrounded by those you care for and who care for you.
We take a quick look at what appeared to be the major trends and events for health care in 2015.
Our Congress is working together in harmony to address improvements in the management of chronic illnesses.
A statistical brief from AHRQ defines readmission rates by payer type from 2009 to 2013.
A review of the effects of health information exchange finds little solid evidence of benefits in outcomes.
An analysis of premium data from the health insurance exchanges confirms that people are going to be paying more in 2016.
Rock Health issues its annual report on funding for “digital health”, which appears to have plateaued.
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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 [email protected].
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