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Oct 03 2012

Information Week

By Kevin Roche Headlines No Comments

Studies show that patients who log their thoughts and behaviors–“observations of daily living”–via mobile apps or sensors so docs can monitor them between visits get better care.

Oct 03 2012

Fiscal Times

By Kevin Roche Headlines No Comments

Since 1960, transfer payments to individuals have grown from one-third to two-thirds of all federal government spending. It is crowding out investments in defense, infrastructure and research.

Oct 02 2012

Reuters

By Kevin Roche Headlines No Comments

A new study says almost one third of Medicare’s beneficiaries use the program to pay for end-of-life care at nursing homes, which may not be equipped to treat or prevent pain and suffering.

Oct 02 2012

Bloomberg

By Kevin Roche Headlines No Comments

Allscripts Sale Talks Follow Shareholder, Board Battles

Oct 01 2012

Information Week

By Kevin Roche Headlines No Comments

EHR Savings Debate Grows – Credible sources are raising serious concerns about the value of health IT

Oct 01 2012

Fiscal Times

By Kevin Roche Headlines No Comments

End the Health Care Tax Break: Reduce Coverage?

Oct 01 2012

US News

By Kevin Roche Headlines No Comments

Hospital Observation Units Could Save Billions in Health Costs, Study Says

Oct 01 2012

Bloomberg

By Kevin Roche Headlines No Comments

Allscripts Said to Hire Citigroup to Explore Company Sale

Oct 01 2012

HealthLeaders Media

By Kevin Roche Headlines No Comments

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act begins its two-pronged impact on the way hospitals receive payment for care provided to Medicare patients, arguably the most significant pay-for-performance program impacting acute care facilities in federal history.

Oct 01 2012

Kaiser Health News

By Kevin Roche Headlines No Comments

In the past few years, coupons and discount cards have become nearly ubiquitous for prescription drugs. Such incentives are available for 395 medications, according to a recent report from industry consultant IMS Health

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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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