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Dec 05 2011

New York Times

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The official in charge of Medicare and Medicaid for the last 17 months says that 20 percent to 30 percent of health spending is “waste” that yields no benefit to patients, and that some of the needless spending is a result of onerous, archaic regulations

Dec 05 2011

Miamiherald.com

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Employers offer carrots to get workers healthier, while sticks lurk in the background

Dec 05 2011

Wall Street Journal

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Number of the Week: The Economics of Obesity

Dec 05 2011

Washington Post

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Medicare penalizies people who don’t enroll when they become eligible

Dec 05 2011

Wall Street Journal

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A new report that offers the most comprehensive snapshot of New Yorkers’ access to primary-care services to date finds that the availability and use of medical services varies strikingly within neighborhoods across the five boroughs, particularly with primary care.

Dec 05 2011

Wired.com

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Apple’s Secret Plan to Steal Your Doctor’s Heart

Dec 05 2011

BaltimoreSun.com

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When U.S. hospitals cut expenses as the economy slid into recession, they looked first to basic supplies like light bulbs and bandages. Next on the list: artificial hips and knees.

Dec 05 2011

Statesmanjournal.com

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Medicare for obesity help sparks debate – 72% of providers lack training in weight loss

Dec 05 2011

HealthLeaders Media

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Broker and insurance agent fees will continue to be counted administrative costs when healthcare insurers calculate their medical loss ratios.

Dec 05 2011

Forbes

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CMS Tightening the Screws on Unnecessary Procedures in Florida and 10 Other States

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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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