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Jun 14 2013

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The CCHIT has released a framework for health information technology for accountable care organizations.

Jun 14 2013

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A study reported in Health Affairs suggests that persons enrolled in CDHPs reduced their use of physician visits and prescription drugs over the long term.

Jun 14 2013

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The Supreme Court ruled that native, extracted human DNA cannot be patented but that synthetic DNA can be.

Jun 12 2013

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A survey by HealthPocket finds that 27% of consumers would see the doctor more with health insurance and 15% would get a procedure they put off due to cost, suggesting a potential blip in utilization as reform takes hold.

Jun 12 2013

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Getwellnetworks, a provider of patient education media, announced an additional investment by Ascension Health Ventures.

Jun 12 2013

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Healthation announced a $14 million series B financing to assist in the growth of the health care administrative services company.

Jun 12 2013

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iVantage announced that Great Point Partners has made a $10 million recapitalization investment in the health and hospital analytics company.

Jun 12 2013

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Using peers to help with chronic disease management may have downsides as well as beneficial effects according to new research.

Jun 11 2013

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A survey of about 1000 Americans reveals that most are satisfied with both the care they receive and their health plan, but view costs as a big concern, which they mostly, and wrongly, blame on health insurers.

Jun 11 2013

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A study of use of diabetes drugs by Medicare beneficiaries and people covered by the VA shows much higher brand drug use in Medicare, which could save $1.4 billion on diabetes drugs alone if its rate of generic use matched the VA’s.

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