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As of Sunday February 12, 2012

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Feds Release Final Rules on Health Plan Language

Feds Release Final Rules on Health Plan Language

Under the new rules, information provided to consumers about healthcare insurance eligibility and benefits must clearly specify a plan's deductibles, annual limits, and other details so that consumers can understand them.

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Parkland Keeping Consultant's Analysis Under Wraps

Citing legal concerns, Parkland Memorial Hospital's board has decided not to release a consultant's report that details ongoing problems at the Dallas facility. But the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is expected to decide whether the gap analysis will be released to the public.

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Medicare Physician Payment Rule Factors in GPCI

The final 2012 Medicare physician payment rule from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services includes an adjusted fee schedule for the Geographic Practice Cost Index. The adjustment prevents large cuts this year and will help California physicians in the future.

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Getting to the Heart of Cardiology Alignment

Healthcare leaders are considering prospects for new payment systems and for value-based efficiencies. One physician alignment model is an integrated plan, such as a professional services agreement in which a hospital or health system operates a physician clinic and contracts with an independent group to provide professional services.

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20 People Who Make Healthcare Better—2011

In our annual HealthLeaders 20, we profile individuals who are changing healthcare for the better. Some are longtime industry fixtures; others would clearly be considered outsiders. These are their stories.

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