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Dec 07 2011

Bloomberg

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Over the next decade, we are likely to see a shift in health insurance in the U.S.: So-called defined-contribution plans will gradually take over the market, shifting the residual risk of incurring high health-care costs from employers to workers.

Dec 07 2011

Bloomberg

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The Obama administration says the health-care overhaul he championed has this year saved Medicare recipients an average of $569 a person in drug costs.

Dec 07 2011

HealthLeaders Media

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Part of the EHR adoption problem is the fact that many physicians are wary of records that are created and controlled by patients – Among their concerns: time, accuracy, and control over data.

Dec 07 2011

ehealthnews.eu

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Philips Welcomes Initial Results of Largest Home Healthcare Clinical Study to Date

Dec 06 2011

Washington Post

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At a small percentage of firms, workers’ premiums are pegged to how much they earn — experts say more are considering this strategy.

Dec 06 2011

USA Today

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As of the end of November, more than 24 million people, or about half of those with traditional Medicare, have gone in for a free annual physical or other screening exam since the rules changed this year because of the health care law.

Dec 06 2011

Wall Street Journal

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Hurdle for Health-Law Suit – Shop’s Closing, Owner’s Bankruptcy Complicate Argument Against Overhaul

Dec 06 2011

Bloomberg

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Diagnostic medical tests can be patented, a U.S. appeals court ruled in its first decision on the issue since a landmark case six months ago on business-method patents.

Dec 06 2011

Washington Post

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House payroll tax bill to include higher Medicare premiums for the wealthy

Dec 06 2011

MN Pubic Radio

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Until now, an insurance exchange in Minnesota has been just an abstract idea. As of today, prototypes for public review are now available on the state Commerce Department’s website.

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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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