Costs & Insurance

President's New Health Care Proposal Revealed

Posted Tue, 2010/02/23 - 00:33 by Amer Kaissi

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In preparation for a Health Care Summit scheduled for Thursday February 25th, the White House has released a new $950 billion health reform proposal.

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Effects Of The Economic Recession On "Safety-Net" Hospitals And Clinics

Posted Thu, 2010/02/18 - 21:45 by Amer Kaissi

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The impact of the economic recession on “safety-net” healthcare organizations that provide free care to the poor has been mixed and less severe that expected, but the full impact may yet to be seen.

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Who Is More Likely To Use Retail Clinics?

Posted Tue, 2010/02/16 - 11:50 by Amer Kaissi

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Women, younger baby boomers, and people with no health insurance are more willing to use retail clinics, according to a new study.

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Patients Who Pay More For Their Medications Are Less Adherent

Posted Fri, 2010/02/12 - 02:40 by Amer Kaissi

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A new study concludes that patients enrolled in health plans which require them to pay more out of their own pocket (such as Consumer-Driven Health Plans) are less likely to adhere with their asthma, cardiac, and cholesterol medications.

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Retail Clinics: Did The Bubble Burst?

Posted Fri, 2010/01/22 - 02:42 by Amer Kaissi

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Growth has slowed down for retail clinics, but a recent report suggests that it will likely accelerate again in the next few years as the clinics start expanding their scope of services

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The Final Healthcare Reform Bills: Comparing The House And The Senate Versions

Posted Sat, 2010/01/09 - 21:35 by Amer Kaissi

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Some similarities and many differences exist between the House and the Senate’s final versions of healthcare reform.

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In 2010, More Patients Will Seek Treatment Outside Physicians’ Offices And Hospitals

Posted Thu, 2009/12/24 - 21:11 by Amer Kaissi

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A new report predicts that in 2010, patients will continue to seek quicker and more convenient treatment outside physicians’ offices and hospitals, such as over the Internet and by phone or at retail clinics.

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Can Healthcare Reform Learn from Minnesota? You Betcha!

Posted Tue, 2009/12/22 - 20:29 by Amer Kaissi

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The Minnesota healthcare reform law passed in 2008 contains several advancements and provisions that can make it a model to follow by national healthcare reform players

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Generic Drugs: Not Always The Same?

Posted Mon, 2009/12/21 - 20:09 by Fred Lee

Drugs & Treatments, Costs & Insurance

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Experts contend that generic drugs are just as safe and effective as their brand name counterparts, but a growing body of evidence is indicating that in certain instances, they might not work as effectively.

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Pfizer To Extend Free Medication Program

Posted Fri, 2009/12/18 - 23:16 by Fred Lee

Drugs & Treatments, Costs & Insurance

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The pharmaceutical giant Pfizer is extending its free medication program (MAINTAIN) for another year.

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