Report: 275k to die due to lack of health insurance
March 8, 2010 by Carol Katarsky
A new report gives hard numbers for the steepest price of all the “costs” discussed in the health reform debate.
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March 8, 2010 by Carol Katarsky
More than 1 in 4 health care dollars spent on defensive medicine
March 4, 2010 by Carol Katarsky
Coders may need to add a “CYA” category to account for procedures doctors order solely to prevent frivolous lawsuits — if you believe a recent survey of physicians.
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Report: Health care spending rate increases faster than rest of economy — again
February 5, 2010 by Carol Katarsky
It’s no surprise to hear that health care is an increasingly large part of the U.S. economy. But the most recent estimates from CMS drive home just how much health care is outpacing other industries.
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‘I can’t afford treatment’: Awkward conversation becomes more common
January 12, 2010 by Carol Katarsky
Physicians and other health care providers are being forced to rethink how they talk about patient costs when suggesting treatments.
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Health reform: Hopes still high, but expectations lower
January 12, 2010 by Carol Katarsky
While the debate around health care reform has ebbed and flowed, one thing has stayed true: The majority of Americans want to see a bill passed. But fewer think they’ll benefit.
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10 challenges that’ll keep you awake in 2010
January 12, 2010 by Carol Katarsky
Health reform, cost cutting and increased regulation are only three of the 10 industry-wide challenges predicted for 2010.
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Health spending up, but starting to slow
January 7, 2010 by Carol Katarsky
U.S. health care spending grew by 4.4% in 2008 — almost twice as fast as overall economic growth — but that’s actually a decelerated pace compared to prior years.
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Public wants limits on medical liability lawsuits
December 17, 2009 by Carol Katarsky
Docs and hospitals aren’t alone in wanting to put the brakes on frivolous medical liability lawsuits. The idea has solid support from patients, too.
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Facebook application ‘pays’ you to protest health care reform
December 11, 2009 by Carol Katarsky
An anti-health reform organization is using popular Facebook games to trick users into putting their names on e-mails expressing their supposed opposition to current reform proposals.
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Where you’re getting ripped off now: Uncompensated care on the rise
December 3, 2009 by Carol Katarsky
If it feels like your balance sheet is a little out of whack, there’s good reason:
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