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September 25, 2013
Yesterday, Dr. John Noseworthy, President and CEO of the Mayo Clinic and a Healthcare Leadership Council member, appeared on MSNBC’s “Morning Joe” program. It was an interesting and informative discussion … Continued
September 18, 2013
Yesterday, the Healthcare Leadership Council, through its Medicare Today initiative, released its annual survey of seniors nationwide regarding their perceptions of and experiences with the Medicare Part D prescription drug … Continued
August 14, 2013
It’s no longer fresh news that health cost increases are undergoing a considerable slowdown. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has presented statistics showing a historic decline in Medicare … Continued
July 31, 2013
The opposition to the Affordable Care Act’s Independent Payment Advisory Board (IPAB) gained public support this week from what was, to some, an unlikely voice. Former Vermont governor and one-time … Continued
July 18, 2013
A new study published in Health Affairs provides compelling evidence that “carrots” — in this case, not the vegetable, but rather financial incentives — can make a significant difference in … Continued
July 1, 2013
Even if we can’t find a way to eliminate ‘Mediscare’ political tactics altogether, shouldn’t we be able to at least limit retiree-scaring strategies to election years? This weekend, Glenn Kessler, … Continued
June 25, 2013
A federal advisory panel is suggesting that payments to hospitals should be reduced in cases in which a patient could receive care less expensively in a physician’s office. This is … Continued
May 31, 2013
Washington, D.C. has long had a tendency to avoid decisive action until crises make continued delays untenable. This being the case, there should be a great sense of joy and … Continued
April 25, 2013
Defense of the Independent Payment Advisory Board (IPAB) has grown weak with time. It was once hailed as a mechanism that would put real teeth into the effort to reduce … Continued
April 11, 2013
In a week that has featured the back-and-forth crossfire between pundits and lawmakers over budget priorities, it was refreshing to have a genuine healthcare expert, Mayo Clinic President and CEO … Continued
Kelly Fernandez
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