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Jul 16 2010

Wall Street Journal

By Kevin Roche Headlines No Comments

The first round of requirements for what  constitutes “meaningful use” of digitized medical practices and procedures were released on Tuesday

Jul 16 2010

New York Times

By Kevin Roche Headlines No Comments

Federal regulators are proposing changes to expand use of the $400 million government program that subsidizes Internet services at hospitals, clinics and other health care facilities in rural areas.

Jul 16 2010

HealthLeaders Media

By Kevin Roche Headlines No Comments

Under new rules will be required to cover preventive services for such procedures as blood pressure, diabetes and cholesterol tests, many cancer screenings, routine vaccinations, prenatal care, and regular wellness visits for infants and children

Jul 16 2010

Bloomberg

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There is “less than a 50-50” chance Congress will approve the $11.6 billion in extra federal Medicaid assistance U.S. states have included in their current budgets

Jul 15 2010

Kaiser Health News

By Kevin Roche Headlines No Comments

Under the new health care overhaul law, insurers will be required to pay fully for services that get an “A” or “B” recommendation from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force – good news for patients but it puts the group in the cross-hairs of lobbyists

Jul 15 2010

Bloomberg

By Kevin Roche Headlines No Comments

Patients diagnosed with dementia through screening ran up 13 percent less in health costs in the first year of treatment than before, according to a study suggesting wider detection could reduce U.S. medical expenses

Jul 15 2010

HealthLeaders Media

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Big surprise – the OECD found that the United States may be spending its healthcare dollars less efficiently when compared with those other nations

Jul 15 2010

HealthLeaders Media

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There were a number of changes from the proposed to the final version of HHS’ meaningful use rule—requirements that will qualify hospitals and physician practices for federal reimbursements

Jul 15 2010

HealthLeaders Media

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Hospitals would have to cut direct costs by an average of $1,082 per case—14%—to sustain operating margins

Jul 15 2010

New York Times

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A panel of federal health experts dealt a surprising setback Thursday to a highly anticipated anti-obesity pill from Vivus Inc., saying the drug’s side effects outweigh its ability to help patients lose weight.

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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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