Healthcare costs to become new battle cry
As Democrats in Congress push forward THEIR idea of health reform it is becoming clear that the battleground will now…
Senate mulls taxing alcohol, sugary drinks to pay for healthcare
Well, we can assume that since the father of capitalism, Adam Smith, made this comment, we know where Congress is…
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…
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…
President to AMA: Health Reform . . . Sort Of
President Obama addressed the American Medical Association this past week. He laid out his vision for health reform. Many in…
Politicians and Real Change
So you want Real Health Reform? You better also be thinking about some political reform.
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…
Vermont targets payments to doctors by industry
There is no doubt that there is misguided spending by drug and device companies, particularly in the arena of marketing.…