Physician Fees Excessive? Doubtful.
In the end, we have many issues to address, but this study, while helpful in some respects, is really designed…
QUICK POST: Health Reform Deadline In Doubt
Senate Majority Leader Harry M. Reid acknowledged Thursday that his chamber is unable to pass health-care reform before its August…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
"Can Healthcare Reform Finally Happen?"
"Can Healthcare Reform Finally Happen?" featuring Tom Daschle, former U.S. Senate majority leader and Michael Leavitt, former U.S. secretary of…
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…