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Jun 07 2011

MarketWatch

By Kevin Roche Headlines No Comments

Once provisions of the Affordable Care Act start to kick in during 2014, at least three of every 10 employers will probably stop offering health coverage, a survey released Monday shows.

Jun 07 2011

NPR.org

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Audio: While the federal government pays more than half of the bill, the share the states pay consumes 22 percent of the average state’s budget. That’s more than they pay for education, transportation or other large budget items.

Jun 07 2011

The Insurance Nation

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Last month, insurer Aetna received approval from Connecticut regulators of its request to reduce premiums on individual policies by an average 10 percent, starting in September.

Jun 07 2011

Orlando Sentinel

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The federal government released the data based on how often Medicare patients left hospitals with infections or other problems related to their stays

Jun 07 2011

HealthLeaders Media

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6 Things to Know About the HIPAA Disclosures Proposed Rule

Jun 07 2011

Wall Street Journal

By Kevin Roche Headlines No Comments

Pfizer Inc. is conducting a drug trial in which patients participate from their homes using computers and smartphones rather than visiting a clinic.

Jun 07 2011

HealthLeaders Media

By Kevin Roche Headlines No Comments

it was surprising to see a recent HR Solutions survey that found that while 70% of healthcare employees believe they can report a medical/healthcare error caused by a colleague without fear of reprisal, only 54% said they can report an error they themselves have caused

Jun 07 2011

Washington Post

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Being in a hospital at night or over a weekend can be hazardous to your health, and even has a name: “the weekend effect.”

Jun 07 2011

Wall Street Journal

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The animated character on a computer screen, who explains medical instructions, is one of several new strategies hospitals are using to help patients make the transition to home,

Jun 06 2011

New York Times

By Kevin Roche Headlines No Comments

Welcome to the Department of Waivers and Adjustments.  Some critics say Obama is giving his political allies a pass from burdensome requirements everyone else will have to live with.

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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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