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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

Dec 02 2011

Bloomberg

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Data breaches at U.S. health-care providers are increasing as hospitals adopt electronic medical records and mobile technology without spending enough on security to ensure patient privacy,

Dec 02 2011

HealthLeaders Media

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Increase in demand. Manufacturer shortages. Market withdrawal. Inadequate products. Unavailable raw material – The Food and Drug Administration cites these reasons for some of the worst drug shortages in memory

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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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