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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Expensive cancer drugs may not enhance outcomes for many people, raising questions about covering their use.
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A recent JAMA commentary gives a concise summary of the cost control problems.
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A study reported in the current issue of NEJM indicates that enrollment in Part D significantly increased drug spending for those persons who previously had no or a low level…
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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.