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Health Spending, as Share of GDP, Declines For First Time in 17 Years

January 10, 2014

Estimates released by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) show that, even as the economy rebounded, U.S. healthcare spending continued to increase at a historically low rate.  According … Continued


Experts Say Medical Liability Rates Could Increase

November 18, 2013

Medical malpractice insurance rates may begin to creep up over the next several years, as changes take hold in healthcare. Several factors, such as healthcare market consolidation and baby boomers … Continued


Survey: Without Medicare Part D Drug Coverage, Over 60 Percent of Seniors Would Cut Back or Stop Taking Medicines

November 11, 2013

WASHINGTON – At an event today to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Medicare Part D prescription drug benefit and to discuss the lessons learned from the program, the president of … Continued


Survey: Without Medicare Part D Drug Coverage, Over 60 Percent of Seniors Would Cut Back or Stop Taking Medicines

November 5, 2013

WASHINGTON – At an event today to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Medicare Part D prescription drug benefit and to discuss the lessons learned from the program, the president … Continued


Statement by HLC President Mary R. Grealy on the Bipartisan, Bicameral Framework to Reform the Medicare Physician Payment System

October 31, 2013

We applaud the leadership of the Senate Finance and House Ways and Means Committees for developing a plan to replace the flawed Medicare Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) physician payment system … Continued


New Publication Details How Private Sector Innovations are Transforming American Healthcare

October 24, 2013

Delivery System Improvements, Technological Advancements, Wellness Initiatives Discussed in Healthcare Leadership Council Compendium  WASHINGTON –  The transformation of American healthcare is well underway and is being shaped by private sector … Continued


Study Shows E-Prescribing Usage Continues to Increase; Leads to Greater Drug Adherence, Health System Cost Savings

October 24, 2013

A study published in the American Journal of Managed Care has found a continuing upward trend in the number of healthcare providers and pharmacists utilizing e-prescribing technologies.  The study showed … Continued