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July 02, 2009

HUD opens new debt refinancing option for hospitals

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has made it possible for hospitals to refinance debt under the HUD/FHA Section 242 Hospital Mortgage Insurance Program, without conditioning such refinancing on new construction or renovation.

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Obama rallies 'ordinary Americans' to push health reform
President Obama called on "ordinary Americans" to support his battle to reform the nation's healthcare system in a Wednesday town hall meeting on healthcare hosted by the Northern Virginia Community College. MORE
Globally, patients pay the price for insufficient nursing staff, large workloads
Nurses believe that heavy workloads and insufficient staff are impacting patient care and health outcomes around the world, according to research presented at the International Council of Nurses' 24th Quadrennial Congress. MORE
CMS proposes payment rate changes for hospital outpatient departments and ASCs
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has released proposed rules updating payment policies for hospital outpatient departments and ambulatory surgery centers in calendar year 2010. MORE
Anti-fraud programs saved WellPoint $75M in 2008
As a result of its anti-fraud efforts, WellPoint and its affiliated health plans saved almost $75 million in 2008. MORE
New Jersey hospital closes inpatient pediatric unit
NEHI calls for wellness campaign to curb chronic illness and lower costs in Massachusetts
Wake Forest Medical Center hires institution-wide CFO
New Hampshire health system to integrate financial and clinical systems, strengthen physician ties
IOM names top 100 research priorities for finding best healthcare
Prescription co-pays rise for healthcare workers
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July 02, 2009 Roger Collier

Getting closer - or just maneuvering?

Three news stories this week seem to suggest that health care reform is getting closer. Cynics may have some doubts, however. MORE
July 02, 2009 Glenna Crooks

Comparative Effectiveness through the Policy Lens

I don’t think we in health policy really understand how complex our systems are and what manner of challenges – some of which we created – present themselves in clinical care. MORE
June 29, 2009 Robert Laszewski

Unions May Get a Pass on Health Care Benefits Tax

There is a major bipartisan effort going on in the Senate Finance Committee to reform the healthcare system. Reportedly, one of the elements of that effort may be a tax on "gold plated" health insurance benefits above a certain threshold -- $17,000 for family coverage is one option being discussed. MORE
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June 25, 2009
Coalitions on medical liability reform join forces
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Recent Comments

  • Misleading Article
    RW
    07/02/2009

    I work for an insurance company, and I find this article terribly misleading. While it is true HSAs are becoming more popular you need to ask yourself with whom, and why. It has been our experience that employers, are making the switch to HSAs, but that is not to say the employees are happy about it. Using ourselves as an example we offer an HSA and a PPO. Only 20% of the individuals in our company select the HSA even when their is significant incentive (much lower premium, and $1,500 contribution for families) to do so. The experience in our individual market (about 300,000 members). In that segment HSAs have represented about 25% of new business, but only 5% of those enrolled actually contribute, so we know people are mainly buying it for the premium.

    Don't get me wrong, I have an HSA myself and see the value, but the general market does not.

  • Medtipster.com gives consumers affordable options
    uninsuredO
    06/24/2009

    Prescription costs have become increasingly difficult to manage. You can start saving by switching to generic drugs. www.medtipster.com recently launched an early version of its drug price comparison Web site. Consumers type in their drug name, dosage and ZIP code, and can find prescription drugs available on discount generic programs and where they can find them in their neighborhoods. The site will eventually offer users information on scheduled immunizations, health screenings and mini-clinics in their area; recalls and warnings; an "Ask the Pharmacist" feature; and an online community in which individuals can share information.

  • Obama's speech to the AMA
    Joan Sessi
    06/23/2009

    Sounds too good to be true, but I definitely will be watching to see if there is anyway we as a hospital can help.

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