Single-Payer Health Care On Colorado Ballot In 2016
(By – John Daley, Colorado Public Radio, via Kaiser Health News) On a brisk morning in Denver recently, an ambulance
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Author: Gerry Hafer
New Kaiser Permanente Med School Part Of A Growing Trend
(By – Julie Rovner, Kaiser Health News) Thursday’s announcement by Kaiser Permanente that it plans to open its own medical school
Read MoreReport: Home Care Workers Need Better Job Protections
(By – Anna Gorman, Kaiser Health News) A lack of oversight in the rapidly growing home care workforce could undermine
Read MoreVariations in Hospital Service Pricing
(By – Amanda Cuda, www.ctpost.com) Some of the reasons that contribute to variations–often substantial–in service pricing from one hospital to another are
Read MoreDOJ Settles with 32 Hospitals in 15 States on False Medicare Claim Issues
The Department of Justice reports that settlements have been reached with 32 hospitals in 15 states named as defendants in
Read MoreKaiser Health Tracking Poll: The Public’s Views on the ACA
(Source – Kaiser Family Foundation) The public has remained deeply divided on the health reform law since it was passed
Read MoreNew MLN Provider Compliance Fast Fact
(Source – CMS.gov) A new fast fact is available on the Medicare Learning Network Provider Compliance webpage. Bookmark this webpage
Read MoreWhat is the HIPAA Privacy Rule? Tips to Protect Your Patients’ Privacy Video — New
(Source – CMS.gov) This video includes basic information about the HIPAA Privacy Rule. It discusses ways in which health care
Read MoreBaby Boomers Set Another Trend: More Golden Years In Poorer Health
(By Lisa Gillespie, Kaiser health News) After the last of the baby boomers become fully eligible for Medicare, the federal
Read MorePush On To Make Transparent Medical Records The National Standard Of Care
(By – Michelle Andrews, Kaiser health News) Perched on an exam table at the doctor’s office watching the clinician type
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