AHRQ released its annual update of the genetic testing landscape, identifying new tests and discussing trends in this segment, which is at the forefront of personalized medicine.
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An article published in the Milbank Quarterly looked at the results of numerous studies of electronic health or medical record implementations, finding a mismatch between assumptions or beliefs about their…
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CBO analyzes the final version of the Senate bill, finding the same effect on coverage and the federal deficit. Once again, the cost reduction which pays for coverage subsidies is…
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More health care snippets, including hospital costs, wireless health in 2009, genetic testing, caring for the elderly and pay-for-performance programs. Bon Apetit!
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The Supreme Court is likely to review and rewrite the criteria for "process" patents in the next few months. The outcome could affect both service and product companies in the…
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A new study suggests that physicians who are paid by capitation for some patients spend less time with those patients. Is that appropriate or inappropriate?
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The American Hospital Association has released updated information on the amount of uncompensated care delivered by community hospitals and on the degree of underpayment of costs by Medicare and Medicaid.
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Several groups have recently released reports on the expanding science of using incentives and benefit design to encourage consumer involvement in health and lower costs.
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Health care organizations of all types have stepped up their lobbying and campaign contributions, obviously hoping to influence reform. The amount of money spent on these activities suggests the country…
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The Office of the Actuary strikes again, finding that the current Senate bill would likely increase total health spending over the next ten years and its costs savings are questionable.
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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.