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Apr 13 2013

idc

By Kevin Roche Headlines No Comments

According to an industry survey, many providers are well behind on their ICD-10 coding implementation, which is supposed to begin next year. Not surprising with all the regulatory and other initiatives hitting providers.

Apr 12 2013

sui

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The current issue of the NEJM has an article on the Death with Dignity program in Seattle, in which about 24 of 114 patients who asked about the program, received and took a fatal dose of barbiturates.

Apr 11 2013

welltok

By Kevin Roche Headlines No Comments

Startup Welltok, which has a social engagement platform for health and wellness, has raised over $18 million.

Apr 11 2013

deliv

By Kevin Roche Headlines No Comments

A program to limit Cesarean and early scheduled deliveries at a number of hospitals has succeeded in dropping the rate dramatically, to 5% from 28%, likely improving outcomes and cutting spending.

Apr 09 2013

dev

By Kevin Roche Headlines No Comments

A unit of UnitedHealth Group and about 50 hospitals are going to conduct studies and data analysis to identify which devices are the most cost-effective, which should lead to savings for the hospitals and the payer.

Apr 09 2013

hit

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A Cochrane review of the research finds that there is no long-term benefit from use of self-management interventions by computer or cell phone for diabetes patients.

Apr 09 2013

ps

By Kevin Roche Headlines No Comments

Satisfaction with a good or service is often tied to expectations. A study from Britain finds that older patients have higher expectations about their care, but also often feel those expectations to have been met.

Apr 08 2013

smbu

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A Wall Street Journal article describes how some small businesses are finding it more palatable to pay the penalty than provide insurance. The cost difference is striking and employees will be caught trying to pay for coverage through the exchange or pay their own penalty.

Apr 06 2013

well

By Kevin Roche Headlines No Comments

The Wall Street Journal has a story on the trend of employers penalizing employees for not taking action to improve their health.

Apr 05 2013

chron

By Kevin Roche Headlines No Comments

A Gallup Healthways survey indicates that people covered by Medicaid have a higher prevalence of certain chronic conditions than do those covered by other payers.