Price-shifting Strategies Could Affect Patients’ Out-of-pocket Costs
In a post on www.reuters.com, Reuters reporter Lisa Rapaport examines proposals on the table to reduce drug spending primarily through shifting
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Americans Express Displeasure Re:Health Care System
Gallup’s annual Healthcare poll indicates that Americans continue to their healthcare system negatively, and that this view has not radically changed
Read moreTransparency in Healthcare…Posting of Procedure Pricing
In an article posted on www.oanow.com by reporter Timothy Noordermeer, the recent federal law enacted requiring hospitals to publicly display a list of
Read moreRetirement Mistakes That Can Cost You
Retirement can be a stressful time for many folks, and the decisions that need to be made can be daunting.
Read moreChronic Care Management (CCM) Outsourcing Explored
The outsourcing of Chronic Care Management to external technology-based firms is explored in an article posted www.healthcare-informatics.com by David Raths. Recapping the
Read moreOpinion: The Backstory on High Drug Prices
While it’s no secret that drug prices in the U.S. have been escalating at an alarming rate, one of the more
Read moreGuidance on Moving Into Medicare from “the Marketplace”
For individuals transitioning from exchange-purchased insurance plans to Medicare, there are number of key points that need to be taken
Read moreWho Does Your Physician Actually Work For?
A recent report by the Physicians Advocacy Institute (click here to access the “Physician Employment Trends” report) indicates that more and
Read moreNew Approach to Establishing Market Rates May Have Major Impact on Clinical Labs
The final regulation issued recently by Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) addressing the process for determining reimbursement rates
Read moreRetiring Off-Shore? Some Things to Know
People considering–or planning–to retire outside of the United States can take steps to have their Social Security checks follow them
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