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October 31, 2013

We applaud the leadership of the Senate Finance and House Ways and Means Committees for developing a plan to replace the flawed Medicare Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) physician payment system … Continued

October 24, 2013

Delivery System Improvements, Technological Advancements, Wellness Initiatives Discussed in Healthcare Leadership Council Compendium  WASHINGTON –  The transformation of American healthcare is well underway and is being shaped by private sector … Continued

October 24, 2013

A study published in the American Journal of Managed Care has found a continuing upward trend in the number of healthcare providers and pharmacists utilizing e-prescribing technologies.  The study showed … Continued

October 8, 2013

Too often, pundits and healthcare critics focus on healthcare costs without any consideration of the value gained from that investment. A recent study found that knee replacements saved society twice … Continued

September 25, 2013

WASHINGTON – With Congress currently considering a continuing resolution to fund federal government operations until later this year, soon to be followed by a measure to raise the federal debt … Continued

September 24, 2013

In letter to Capitol Hill, Groups Say Long-Term Benefits of Preventive Medicine Not Adequately Viewed through CBO 10-Year Scoring Window  WASHINGTON – A letter to Capitol Hill, signed by over 50 … Continued

September 17, 2013

Nine out of 10 seniors are satisfied with coverage; Opportunities to improve program awareness exist across key demographic constituencies  Washington, DC – September 17, 2013 – Approaching the 10th anniversary of … Continued

September 10, 2013

Physician Practice Costs Increase By 3X Medicare Fee-For-Service Rate Updates  The gap between Medicare payment updates and the cost of providing healthcare is widening, according to data provided by the … Continued

August 22, 2013

Healthcare spending increases have slowed significantly.   While some analysts argue that this is an effect of the recent recession, with consumers spending less money on health services, a major investment … Continued

August 6, 2013

The federal health program that serves seniors and individuals with disabilities is losing doctors who’ll see its patients. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services says the number of doctors … Continued