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Mar 25 2011

NEJM

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Physicians and providers may unwittingly undermine future value-based–purchasing efforts if the ACO model fails to live up to the high expectations

Mar 25 2011

BusinessWire

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PerkinElmer announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire CambridgeSoft Corporation, and has completed the purchase of ArtusLabs, Inc

Mar 25 2011

Fiscal Times

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Many companies have yet to come to terms with what the new law will mean for their operating costs and bottom lines.

Mar 25 2011

LA Times

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Judge dismisses suit against Blue Shield’s doctor-rating system

Mar 24 2011

HealthLeaders Media

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As the economy rebounds, some hospitals are abandoning austerity and moving in the other direction with an emphasis on making hospitals more like spas.

Mar 24 2011

Kaiser Health News

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Under the requirement, which takes effect April 1, Medicare beneficiaries will have to see a doctor 90 days before or 30 days after starting home health services in order for the home health agency to get reimbursed

Mar 24 2011

HealthLeaders Media

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MLR May Sting, but HIEs Could KO Health Insurance Brokers

Mar 24 2011

AMA

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Strong physician practices not only ensure the health and well being of communities but also critically support local economies and enable jobs, growth and prosperity.

Mar 24 2011

Bloomberg

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Aetna Inc. is suing six New Jersey doctors over medical bills it calls “unconscionable,” including $56,980 for a bedside consultation and $59,490 for an ultrasound that typically costs $74

Mar 24 2011

Washington Post

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Walgreen to acquire online retailer drugstore.com for about $429 million

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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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