Michael Dowling: Single payer – no panacea
(By Michael J. Dowling, President & CEO, Northwell Health published by Becker’s Hospital Review) Congress’ failure to get consensus on
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Hospitals grapple with medical supply shortages in wake of Hurricane Maria: 4 things to know
(By Mackenzie Bean for Becker’s Hospital Review) Hospitals nationwide are experiencing medical supply shortages caused by lower production levels in
Read MoreMedicare Consumers Prefer Traditional Phone Calls or Mailings Over Digital Engagement Strategies
According to a new Healthmine survey, Medicare consumers tend to prefer traditional phone calls or mailings over digital engagement strategies
Read MoreAnthem Buys Privately Held Medicare Advantage Plans in Florida and South Carolina
Anthem has announced it is buying privately held Medicare Advantage plans in Florida and southeastern United States. On Tuesday, Anthem announced
Read MoreLittle Choice of Health Care Insurers is Growing
Healthcare Finance News reports a new study from the American Medical Association indicates that the number of metropolitan areas in
Read MoreCalifornia just passed a law to rein in drug prices. Here’s why it’s unlikely to make much difference
(By Ed Silverman for STAT) Over bitter protests from the pharmaceutical industry, California this month enacted a law that requires drug makers
Read MoreAnalysis: How to significantly reduce avoidable expenditures in Medicare
(By Emily Rappleye for Becker’s Hospital Review) Nearly three-quarters of preventable Medicare spending in 2012 can be attributed to high-cost
Read MoreIs the Projected Medicare Monthly Drug Premiums Going Up or Down?
In last week’s Medicare agency blog, it emphasized its findings that the average basic premium for a prescription drug plan
Read MoreAetna to sell group life, disability business for $1.45B
(By Morgan Haefner for Becker’s Hospital Review) Hartford, Conn.-based Aetna will spin off its U.S. group life and disability arm
Read More69% of metro areas have ‘significant’ absence of health insurer competition, AMA finds
(By Morgan Haefner for Becker’s Hospital Review) One health insurer held at least half of the market share in 169
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