Archives for December 2014
Encouraging news on health care spending18 Dec 2014
IT’S STILL too early for a thorough evaluation of the effects of the federal Affordable Care Act, since some major... Continue Reading
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Most in state health plan pick Blue Cross18 Dec 2014
ATLANTA | Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia will remain the dominant insurer for the state’s high-profile employee health... Continue Reading
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December 18, 2014-Telehealth can save $126 per visit18 Dec 2014
Thursday December 18, 2014 Home | Subscribe Payer Advisory Weekly Top Stories Most in state health plan pick Blue Cross... Continue Reading
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Has your doctor prescribed exercise or vegetables?11 Dec 2014
Some doctors are prescribing exercise regimens and healthy diets to patients with chronic health problems – and this approach is... Continue Reading
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Big changes in fine print of some 2015 health plans11 Dec 2014
At first glance, the 2015 health plans offered by the Ohio nonprofit insurer CareSource look a lot like the ones... Continue Reading
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Oregon to use Kentucky software for Oregon Health Plan11 Dec 2014
SALEM, Ore. (AP) – Oregon is planning to use an online Medicaid enrollment system from Kentucky after giving up on... Continue Reading
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Can technology pick the perfect health plan for you?11 Dec 2014
As much as any Web site claims to be an Amazon or a Kayak for health insurance, shopping for health... Continue Reading
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Wellness at work often comes with strings attached11 Dec 2014
If you get health insurance at work, chances are you have some sort of wellness plan, too. But so far... Continue Reading
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Device makers take renewed aim at Affordable Care Act tax11 Dec 2014
WASHINGTON — Medical device makers are hoping a renewed push on Capitol Hill in the new Republican-controlled Congress will halt... Continue Reading
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McKesson launches venture fund, appoints Tom Rodgers as managing director11 Dec 2014
SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–McKesson Corporation (NYSE:MCK) today announced that it has launched McKesson Ventures, a strategic venture capital fund, to invest... Continue Reading
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