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Insurance plans say health reform bill will drive up premiums

Diana Manos March 18, 2010
As Democratic lawmakers on Capitol Hill scramble to find votes to pass a healthcare overhaul bill as early as this weekend, America's Health Insurance Plans has launched a nationwide campaign to warn America that premiums will go up if the bill is passed.
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HealthGrades names America's 50 best hospitals for 2010

 Chelsey Ledue February 24, 2010
The Golden, Colo.-based healthcare ratings organization examined objective patient outcomes over three years at all 5,000 of the nation’s non-federal hospitals.
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Poll: One in four healthcare dollars spent unnecessarily

 Chelsey Ledue February 23, 2010
One in four dollars spent on healthcare in America pays for unnecessary tests and treatments that physicians order to keep from being sued, according to a new Gallup poll.
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HHS spotlights healthcare insurance rate hikes

 Chelsey Ledue February 19, 2010
Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius has unveiled a new report, "Insurance Companies Prosper, Families Suffer: Our Broken Health Insurance System."
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American College of Physicians urges Medicare payment reform

 Diana Manos February 18, 2010
The American College of Physicians said doctors will struggle to provide care without a permanent fix for the flawed Medicare physician payment system.
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Public health organizations urge health reform, preventive care

 Diana Manos February 11, 2010
More than 175 public health organizations have sent a letter to the White House and Congress voicing "strong" support for comprehensive healthcare reform.
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Health plans launch initiative to reduce time, expense for physician paperwork

 Chelsey Ledue February 11, 2010
Health plans have launched an initiative to streamline the delivery of care by reducing the time, effort and expense for the paperwork required for each patient office visit.
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State of the Union reactions show support for healthcare reform

 Diana Manos January 28, 2010
Reactions to President Barack Obama's State of the Union speech on Wednesday night were varied in support for Democratic proposals, but stakeholders are in agreement that America needs healthcare reform.
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Congress urged to end Medicare physician payment formula

 Chelsey Ledue January 21, 2010
Physician, senior and military groups gathered Thursday in a five-city event to urge the permanent repeal of the broken Medicare physician payment formula that, they say, threatens access to care for millions who depend on Medicare and TRICARE.
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Joint Commission: Hospitals show gains in patient care quality

 Chelsey Ledue January 15, 2010
Accredited hospitals in the United States have steadily improved the quality of patient care over a seven-year period, saving lives and improving the health of thousands of patients, according to The Joint Commission’s annual report.
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Report shows gaps in emergency health preparedness efforts

 Chelsey Ledue December 16, 2009
A new report indicates 20 states aren't doing well in efforts to prepare for public health emergencies.
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MedPAC reveals negative hospital Medicare margins, while AHA criticizes "buy-in" proposal

 Chelsey Ledue December 11, 2009
The American Hospital Association says new data released at the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) meeting shows that Medicare payment for hospital services falls “woefully” short of covering costs.
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Kaiser partners to provide quality improvement programs at safety net hospitals

 Chelsey Ledue December 10, 2009
Kaiser Permanente has launched "Patient Safety Initiative at America's Public Hospitals,” a program designed to enhance patient safety programs at public hospitals to ensure safe, high-quality care for vulnerable and low-income populations.
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Health reform hangs in the balance

 Diana Manos December 01, 2009
Even before his election in November 2008, President Barack Obama was calling for healthcare reform in 2009.
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Business Roundtable says reform could slow healthcare spending

 Diana Manos November 13, 2009
A new report by the Business Roundtable indicates key components of healthcare reform could slow the growth of healthcare costs.
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Poll: Americans favor investing in disease prevention as central to reform

 Kyle Hardy November 13, 2009
A new poll by the Trust for America’s Health and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation indicates 71 percent of Americans favor increased investment in disease prevention as an integral part of healthcare reform.
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Stakeholders laud health reform package, await companion bill

 Diana Manos November 08, 2009
Healthcare stakeholder groups have praised the House's passage of the Affordable Health Care for America Act but eagerly anticipate a companion bill that could repeal the "broken physician payment formula."
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Study: Survival rates better at top-rated hospitals

 Chelsey Ledue November 06, 2009
Patient outcomes at each of the nation’s 5,000 non-federal hospitals indicate a wide gap in quality between the best hospitals and all others.
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AMA, AARP back House health reform bill

Diana Manos November 06, 2009
With a House vote on the health reform package looming and Democrats still scrambling for support, the legislation got a much-needed nod of support Thursday from doctors and seniors.
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Experts say improved medication adherence could save $300B a year

 Healthcare Finance News Staff October 30, 2009
A group of healthcare and consumer organizations and companies has released five policy recommendations designed to promote better medication adherence, with potential savings of as much as $300 billion a year.
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