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Dec 01 2010

Wall Street Journal

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A bill giving federal regulators broad new powers over food safety passed the Senate on Tuesday, marking the first big response in Congress to contamination scares in recent years.

Dec 01 2010

Wall Street Journal

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Spurred by incentives in the federal health-overhaul law, hospitals and doctors around the country are beginning to create new entities that aim to provide more efficient health care.

Dec 01 2010

PR Newswire

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ProAssurance Corporation announced the completion of its previously announced acquisition of American Physicians Service Group, Inc.

Dec 01 2010

Kaiser Health News

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Savvy physician practices are preparing for the increased demand with a team approach to care delivery that is designed to cut down wait times and optimize physician face time.

Dec 01 2010

HealthLeaders Media

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If you thought the major obstacle in health care debt collection stemmed from an inability of most patients to pay their outstanding bills, particularly their deductibles and co-pays, you’d be wrong.

Dec 01 2010

New York Times

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Phys Ed: Why Wii Fit Is Best for Grandparents

Dec 01 2010

Wall Street Journal

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Health-care reform and stimulus spending were pilloried in the recent election, but the government’s drive to digitize the sector has found support from private equity.

Nov 30 2010

amednews.com

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Health insurance companies are trying to figure out where they fit in with accountable care organizations.

Nov 30 2010

HealthLeaders Media

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With just a day to spare, the House of Representatives Monday approved a one-month delay in its scheduled 23% payment cuts to physicians’ Medicare fees

Nov 30 2010

Wall Street Journal

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Will accountable care organizations need a stick as well as a carrot? And other questions….

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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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