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Diabetes costs projected to triple in 25 years

 Chelsey Ledue November 30, 2009
The diabetic population in the United States will almost double and annual medical spending on the disease is projected to hit $336 billion, triple the current rate, in the next 25 years, according to a study published in the December issue of Diabetes Care.
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Medical practice interaction with insurers costs $21B-$31B per year

 Chelsey Ledue May 14, 2009
A recent study has found that medical practices spend between $21 billion and $31 billion annually dealing with insurers - or more than $68,000 per physician per year.
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University of Chicago teams with vendor on conflict of interest tool

 Richard Pizzi April 22, 2009
The University of Chicago has partnered with a provider of online healthcare compliance and competency software to build a Web-based tool for the management and real-time tracking of conflict of interest disclosures.
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University of Chicago hospital cuts budget, eliminates jobs

 Richard Pizzi January 12, 2009
The University of Chicago Medical Center will undergo a major restructuring that will trim $100 million in expenses - equivalent to 7 percent of its annual budget - and include the elimination of top...
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Americans want more health coverage options

 Fred Bazzoli November 15, 2006
The current approach to funding health insurance may be undergoing significant changes, as consumers seek different coverage options and employers struggle with their ability to provide insurance cost...
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