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Jun 14 2013

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Despite concerns about the effect of reimbursement changes, enrollment in Medicare Advantage plans has grown about 10% in 2013, to 14.4 million beneficiaries, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation.

Jun 14 2013

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An Accenture survey finds that the number of retail clinics will double to over 2800 by 2015, saving almost a billion dollars.

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.

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Kevin RocheThe 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.

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