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Sep 03 2010

NPR

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With a law as long and as complex as the PPACA, it’s natural people are still a little confused about what it does and doesn’t do.  Here are some of the more popular myths about the law

Sep 02 2010

USA Today

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Health care spending this year has grown at its slowest rate in a half-century, a sign that people are forgoing medical care during the recession, a USA TODAY analysis of government data finds

Sep 02 2010

HealthLeaders Media

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Total patient visits to physician offices were down 7.3% in July from the July 2009—the fourth consecutive month to post negative growth in physician visits. Overall, primary care visits were down by 5.7% for the month.

Sep 02 2010

HealthLeaders Media

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Some asked for changes to Interqual and Milliman guidelines used by hospitals to determine what illnesses should result in a patient’s hospitalization.  Others suggested Medicare stick with the observation category but help patients qualify for followup coverage under the three-day rule.

Sep 02 2010

Wall Street Journal

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Proton therapy, an emerging form of radiation treatment for cancer, is available at only 28 centers worldwide. A new company is looking to raise $250 million to expand access to the treatment

Sep 02 2010

Fiscal Times

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More workers at small businesses will get medical insurance thanks to health care reform, study predicts

Sep 02 2010

USA Today

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More ’empowered’ patients question doctors’ orders

Sep 02 2010

Kaiser Health News

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As part of the run up to the November elections, the Heritage Foundation, a conservative Washington think tank, has established an “action arm” to push for repeal of health care reform

Sep 02 2010

BusinessWire

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CarePayment Technologies, Inc. Acquires Vitality Financial, Further Enhancing Flexible Payment Options for Patients Nationwide

Sep 01 2010

Chicago Tribune

By Kevin Roche Headlines No Comments

As companies increasingly get creative about holding the line on health care costs, more are turning to inexpensive wellness programs

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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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