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Oct 06 2010

HHS.gov

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A total of nearly 3,000 employers and unions has been approved to participate in the Affordable Care Act’s Early Retiree Reinsurance Program to date; applications still being accepted

Oct 06 2010

Bloomberg

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Almost a million workers were exempted from the health law meant to cap insurance costs.  The waiver program is intended to provide continuous coverage until 2014, when new government-organized marketplaces will offer insurance subsidized by tax credits

Oct 06 2010

HealthLeaders Media

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8 Health Insurance Exchange Implementation Barriers Detailed

Oct 06 2010

Boston.com

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With an ordinary webcam like the ones that people use today to keep in touch with loved ones, parents may one day monitor their babies’ vital signs, and doctors may do a quick blood pressure check.

Oct 06 2010

Bloomberg

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Use of advanced radiology to assess injuries increased about threefold over 10 years in emergency rooms in the U.S., raising costs and possibly adding to cancer risk

Oct 06 2010

Kaiser Health News

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The FTC told a meeting of 300 health industry representatives the agency would explore an “expedited review process” for hospitals and doctors looking to determine if new partnerships they form to provide care would violate antitrust laws.

Oct 06 2010

Wall Street Journal

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How well a therapy works compared to the alternatives doesn’t currently factor into how much Medicare pays for it. Two researchers, writing in Health Affairs, say that should change.

Oct 05 2010

HealthcareIT News

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In a move that will broaden its identity verification offerings, Equifax, the credit reporting and business information company, announced Monday that it has acquired Anakam, a maker of large-scale, software-based, multi-factor authentication solutions

Oct 05 2010

Kaiser Health News

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A new report released today may give nurses with advanced degrees a potent weapon in their perennial battle to get the authority to practice without a doctor’s oversight.

Oct 05 2010

Kaiser Health News

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Two federal laws that provide better insurance coverage for more people with mental health and substance abuse conditions are just beginning to take effect

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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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