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Jul 22 2013

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By Kevin Roche Headlines No Comments

A new survey conducted by LocumTenens suggests that doctors are confused about the reform law and dubious that it will be implemented on time or well.

Jul 18 2013

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UnitedHealth Group reported earnings ahead of expectations and revenue slightly below.

Jul 17 2013

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A New York Times article reports that individual health insurance rates may drop dramatically for some New Yorkers when the exchange opens this fall, but only 17,000 people currently have individual insurance in NY, due to onerous regulations, and the new plans may have lower benefits and narrower networks.

Jul 16 2013

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A Government Accounting Office report finds that Medicare is paying substantially more than it otherwise would because of pathologist self-referral practices.

Jul 15 2013

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Abbott is spending about $560 million on two acquisitions: one of a laser cataract surgery company and one of a stent for peripheral arterial disease.

Jul 15 2013

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Blue Cross of Michigan says that its medical home arrangements with providers have saved $155 million over three years but this doesn’t appear to be based on a study, just on an estimate.

Jul 14 2013

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In a NEJM perspective, noted health economist Victor Fuchs cautions against reading too much into the recent slowdown in health spending, noting the close correlation between GDP, which has not fully rebounded, and health costs.

Jul 13 2013

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A Wall Street Journal article highlights the use of work site clinics to treat not only work-related and minor injuries, but increasingly to help manage chronic conditions.

Jul 13 2013

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According to the American Academy of Family Physicians, about 20% of physicians who previously attested to meaningful use, did not do so in the most recent year, which if accurate would suggest substantial discontent with EHRs and the meaningful use incentive program.

Jul 13 2013

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A recent survey by the American College of Physician Executives suggests that when hospitals acquire physician practices, costs actually rise, as well as prices for the physicians’ services.