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Survey: Without Medicare Part D Drug Coverage, Over 60 Percent of Seniors Would Cut Back or Stop Taking Medicines

November 11, 2013

WASHINGTON – At an event today to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Medicare Part D prescription drug benefit and to discuss the lessons learned from the program, the president of … Continued

Survey: Without Medicare Part D Drug Coverage, Over 60 Percent of Seniors Would Cut Back or Stop Taking Medicines

November 5, 2013

WASHINGTON – At an event today to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Medicare Part D prescription drug benefit and to discuss the lessons learned from the program, the president … Continued

Statement by HLC President Mary R. Grealy on the Bipartisan, Bicameral Framework to Reform the Medicare Physician Payment System

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

New Publication Details How Private Sector Innovations are Transforming American Healthcare

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

Study Shows E-Prescribing Usage Continues to Increase; Leads to Greater Drug Adherence, Health System Cost Savings

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

Knee Surgery Study Highlights Economic Benefits of Medical Innovation

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

Medical Device Tax Repeal Should Be Included in Current Legislative Actions, Healthcare Leadership Council Urges Lawmakers

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

Over 50 Healthcare, Patient, Employer Groups Urge Changes in Way Congressional Budget Officials Assess Wellness Legislation

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

Survey: Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Earns High Marks 10 Years After Enactment

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

Gap Rising Between Medicare Reimbursement Rates and Cost of Providing Care

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