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Jul 29 2011

Washington Post

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The iPad application drchrono has been granted a “Meaningful Use” certification by the U.S. government

Jul 29 2011

Money.bundle.com

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The most and least expensive cities for health care

Jul 29 2011

HealthLeaders Media

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MGMA: Proposed HIPAA Disclosures Rule ‘Unworkable’

Jul 28 2011

Star Tribune

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Expanding the nation’s broadband network is crucial to improving care, according to the study, because many illnesses can be handled over the Internet.

Jul 28 2011

HealthLeaders Media

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States to Get Drug Rebates Even Under Managed Care

Jul 28 2011

New York Times

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Allies of the medical device industry are waging an extraordinary campaign in Washington to discredit a coming report by one of the country’s pre-eminent scientific groups that examines possible new regulations on the industry.

Jul 28 2011

Reuters

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The insurance industry has benefited from Americans postponing such care during the weak economy. Moderated use of healthcare services has lowered medical claims, leading to stronger-than-expected financial performances.

Jul 28 2011

Bloomberg

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Blackstone Said to Be in Talks to Buy Emdeon for $3 Billion

Jul 28 2011

HealthLeaders Media

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The basis for requesting a MLR waiver falls into a single category: fear that meeting the standard will destabilize the individual market and result in fewer choices for consumers.

Jul 28 2011

HealthLeaders Media

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The AMA submitted formal comments to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services expressing concern over the proposed changes to the electronic prescribing penalty program.

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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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