Annual cost of billing-related tasks: $85,276 per physician . . . not acceptable
This study confirms what all physicians already know - health insurers place obstacle upon obstacle in order to avoid payment…
CMS cuts, raises payments – pain and gain
Clearly, this administration aims to tackle all issues at once. A noble, but daunting task. The proposed changes in reimbursement…
Medicare Advantage? For whom?
Here's the rub. Medicare Advantage pays more to providers than traditional Medicare because they take risk in providing care to…
Medical Bills Underlie 60% of U.S. Bankruptcies
The idea of medical bankruptcy occurring to insured families is morally repugnant. The fact is, that as is pointed out…
Tax Code Influences Health Care Reform
Real Health Reform will require many other reforms as well. Tax reform is one that is often overlooked in regard…
Feds release summary of HIT plan
The government has released it's summary of funding and expenditures for the implementation of the HIT strategy included in the…
Holding down costs or improving quality? Interest Groups Vow to Cut Costs
Well, it is a great first step. One fueled by self-interest, concerns about "thrival" (thriving survival), true desire to evolve…
There is no substitute for a good doctor or nurse
After much study, it should not be surprising that the best way to manage ill seniors, is by communication -…
AMA Supports President's 8 Principles for Health Reform
The AMA has in recent years been very supported of health system reform. This latest letter of support for the…
HIT Adoption, Implementation, Control – Caution Ahead
Perhaps the most chilling comment buried in Dr. Blumenthal musing is as follow: "That means taking advantage of embedded clinical…