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September 24, 2013
In letter to Capitol Hill, Groups Say Long-Term Benefits of Preventive Medicine Not Adequately Viewed through CBO 10-Year Scoring Window WASHINGTON – A letter to Capitol Hill, signed by over 50 … Continued
September 17, 2013
Nine out of 10 seniors are satisfied with coverage; Opportunities to improve program awareness exist across key demographic constituencies Washington, DC – September 17, 2013 – Approaching the 10th anniversary of … Continued
September 10, 2013
Physician Practice Costs Increase By 3X Medicare Fee-For-Service Rate Updates The gap between Medicare payment updates and the cost of providing healthcare is widening, according to data provided by the … Continued
August 22, 2013
Healthcare spending increases have slowed significantly. While some analysts argue that this is an effect of the recent recession, with consumers spending less money on health services, a major investment … Continued
August 6, 2013
The federal health program that serves seniors and individuals with disabilities is losing doctors who’ll see its patients. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services says the number of doctors … Continued
August 1, 2013
Average Premium at Approximately $30 for Fourth Straight Year The Department of Health and Human Services has announced that monthly premiums in the Medicare Part D program will average $31 … Continued
July 23, 2013
A recent study illustrates how medical technology isn’t necessarily the low-hanging fruit for federal spending cuts that some lawmakers think. The Journal of the American College of Radiology’s July issue … Continued
July 15, 2013
The Healthcare Leadership Council hosted a congressional staff briefing on Monday, July 15 to examine private sector innovations in care delivery to Medicaid patients. Speakers included, from left, Dr. Timothy … Continued
July 9, 2013
A new report issued by the Brookings Institution shows that the nation’s healthcare sector is fueling the country’s economic recovery and that the recession would have been significantly worse were … Continued
Kelly Fernandez
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