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GOP vs. AARP in healthcare law battle
2 MA insurers' boards will keep taking pay
Many don't take prescriptions because of cost
Providers could earn incentives from multiple CMS programs
March 30, 2011
Hospital Drug Shortages Reach 10-Year High
March 29, 2011
Medicare Could Save $7.6B by Raising Eligibility Age to 67
CMS starts Medicare incentive attestation on April 18
Miami Physician Sentenced 2 Years for Medicare Fraud
Medicaid Skips Generic Drugs, Overspends by Millions
March 28, 2011
DOJ widens Blue Cross probe across several states
Health law safety net gets little attention
Medicare rise could mean no Social Security increase
The secret to fighting infections
March 25, 2011
The ACO model: a three-year financial loss?
More opt for low-cost coverage
Medicare rule sparks concerns about access to home healthcare
Database tracks state healthcare reform initiatives
Healthcare's $363B in 'Hidden Costs' Detailed
March 24, 2011
Budget battle poses threat to community health centers
FL gov. announces board to study public hospitals
March 23, 2011
Health reform one year later: A monster federal bill
Adding up health reform after the first year
Getting HIT ready for ACOs
RI's Landmark Medical Center sues Blue Cross over payments
Dual HIT Programs Reduce Medication Errors at Hopkins
March 22, 2011
CA's Anthem Blue Cross reduces rate increases
A panel decides Washington State's healthcare costs
States rush to settle Medicaid bills
All Children's Hospital, Johns Hopkins plan joint celebration April 4
March 21, 2011
Physician Compensation Up Slightly in Academia
Healthcare Philanthropy Faces Triple Threat
Health law waivers draw kudos, and criticism
MA insurer battles identity crisis
March 18, 2011
Even small providers benefit from EHRs, survey shows
White House seeks to boost public support for health bill
Blue Shield CA relents on proposed rate increase
Medicaid Enrollment to Outpace Primary Care Providers
U.S. Healthcare Costs Accelerate Slightly
March 17, 2011
GAO report shows success in health insurer appeals
Blue Shield of CA cancels insurance rate hike
55% of Censured Docs Face No Licensing Action by State Medical Boards
March 16, 2011
Immune to cuts: Lofty salaries at hospitals
Dems to GOP: Show us your health insurance
Medicare Fraud Settlements Up 56% in FY 2010
Preventive Services Lacking in Older Adult Populations, HHS Says
10 Healthcare Reform Market Changes Affecting Physicians
March 15, 2011
Tricare target of cuts as costs projected to reach $65B
Some hospitals open ERs just for graying patients
MA medical teams sidelined in Japanese disaster aid
FL Physician Sentenced 3.5 Years for Medicare Fraud
3 Readmissions to Reduce Now
OIG Cries Foul on CMS Sexual Dysfunction Drug Reimbursements
45% of States Unprepared for Nuclear Disaster, Poll Shows
CA Investigating Latest Health Net Data Breach
March 14, 2011
Feds Offer New Rules for States' ACA Waivers
March 11, 2011
Aetna, Carilion Clinic Building ACO in VA
Growing number of waivers a rallying cry for healthcare repeal
Republicans planning cost curbs on health benefits
March 10, 2011
A new understanding of higher Medicare spending
Sebelius: Defunding healthcare law would cripple Medicare
Health Plans' $1.5M Funds PCMH in Hudson Valley
OCR Rolls Out HIPAA Training Plan for AGs
AHA Details Hospital Pricing Variations
March 9, 2011
BCBSMA halts payments to directors
HCA stock sale could fund health startups
Georgia health plan in $250M hole
School official calls Montana hospitals ’monopolies’
'Smart' Cardiac Cath Could Speed Arrhythmia Treatment
March 8, 2011
Rising calls to replace Berwick at Medicare
To cap Medicaid, FL looks to managed care
Boston Children's zeroes in on its costs
TN Legislature rejects health law mandate
OH healthcare coverage erodes as economy sputters
Women changing the face of medical care
HIPAA Security Officer Aces OCR Investigations
OIG Audit Raises Concerns About Medicare Part D Plans
March 7, 2011
Red Flag Ruling a Victory for Physicians, AMA Says
Blue Cross of MA vows to be 'transparent' on exec money
TX docs leaving Medicare at record pace
Cleveland's MetroHealth pressed to run jail medical services
Does Social Security work with healthcare reform?
March 4, 2011
Harvard Pilgrim, Tufts Health Plan End Merger Talks
Florida judge declines to halt health reform implementation
EMR Market Grew 13.6% in 2010
$50 Blood Test Could Predict CHF Readmission Risk
March 3, 2011
Senators want access to Medicare claims database
Miami's Jackson Health could lose $150M in funding
WA state insurance commissioner pushes transparency bill
March 2, 2011
PA's AdultBasic health plan runs out of funds, shuts down
Hospital Groups Urge Obama to Resist Medicaid MOE Cuts
Healthcare Quality Shows Slow Improvement
March 1, 2011
Obama endorses key change to healthcare law
MA health insurers offer option of paying extra for higher-priced care