Archive for January, 2009

Pressure builds for further slashes to Medicare Advantage spending

January 11, 2009 at 5:32 am · Filed under Government

Any money saved by making private rates equal to traditional Medicare rates could go toward doctor pay relief or other health reforms.

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Medical centers reveal doctors’ industry pay

January 11, 2009 at 5:32 am · Filed under Profession

Experts foresee a rush of other teaching institutions following suit as political pressure mounts to disclose financial ties to pharmaceutical companies and device makers.

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Florida consumer-driven Medicaid reform in limbo

January 11, 2009 at 5:32 am · Filed under Government

Some physicians are considering dropping out of the program rather than deal with its new hassles.

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Low Medicare, Medicaid pay rates impact private costs

January 11, 2009 at 5:32 am · Filed under Government

Cost-shifting was the focus of an insurer-hospital survey.

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Louisiana pediatricians sue over Medicaid managed care pilots

January 11, 2009 at 5:32 am · Filed under Government

Fearing problems with access to care, doctors are seeking public records related to the plan to shift poor children into managed care.

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