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Jul 13 2011

Wall Street Journal

By Kevin Roche Headlines No Comments

The $350 billion or so in potential cuts to Medicare and Medicaid over 10 years that were identified in budget negotiations would shift the cost of medicine to public hospitals, the states and individuals

Jul 12 2011

Tennessean.com

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Telemedicine improves stroke care at hospitals – Technology that allows remote treatment is seen as boon to rural patients

Jul 12 2011

HealthLeaders Media

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Disney Applies Technology to Improve Patient Experience

Jul 12 2011

Wall Street Journal

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If you’re wondering how the total cost of your small business’s health-care plan stacks up against others, a survey released last week may provide some insight

Jul 12 2011

Healthycal.org

By Kevin Roche Headlines No Comments

Technology might give elders independence

Jul 12 2011

Washington Post

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‘Flexibility’ may help states meet key part of health-care law

Jul 12 2011

New York Times

By Kevin Roche Headlines No Comments

In a big step to carry out the new health care law, the  administration unveiled standards for insurance marketplaces that will allow individuals, families and small businesses to shop for insurance, compare prices and benefits and buy coverage.

Jul 12 2011

HealthLeaders Media

By Kevin Roche Headlines No Comments

Physician alignment and incentive challenges could prove to be a major hurdle for healthcare providers who want to take part in accountable care organizations.

Jul 12 2011

Bloomberg

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Insurers with healthier, lower-cost patients would share revenue with rivals whose customers run up higher bills under U.S. rules to stabilize insurance markets within the 2010 health-care law.

Jul 11 2011

New York Times

By Kevin Roche Headlines No Comments

America’s cities are beginning to grapple with a fact of life: People are getting old, fast, and they’re doing it in communities designed for the sprightly.

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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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