Researchers writing in JAMA looked at whether the ownership type of a hospice appeared to be correlated with profit-maximizing behavior under Medicare's per diem payment scheme. They found only weak…
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One of the primary concerns regarding Medicare spending is the significant population bulge in the 45-64 bracket, a group that is beginning to become Medicare eligible. A CDC brief explores…
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As would be expected, new research verifies that there are significant spending differences by age and by gender. The implications of this are unclear, particularly since the reform legislation limits…
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PWC issued a report assessing the status of innovation in medical devices, finding that the United States no longer has the lead in this area and that the types of…
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An outstanding Rand report describes the potential for home care technologies, barriers to their use and changes needed to overcome those barriers. The report paints a compelling picture of how…
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Another group weighs in on the health care costs of obesity. The Society of Actuaries releases a report which suggests even higher mortality and morbidity costs related to the condition…
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The 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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