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Ill. Medicaid Bill Would Make About $1.4 Billion in Cuts
By Carla K. Johnson, AP Medical WriterThe bill would cut payments to hospitals and nursing homes by $240 million and ax a prescription subsidy program.
May 23, 2012
Health Insurance Cutbacks Squeeze the Insured (NPR)More than 20% of Americans had a problems getting insurance to pay for a hospital, doctor or other health care in the last year, according to a poll by NPR.
May 23, 2012
A Long View on Health Care: Think like an Investor (New York Times)Economists would say put money where the highest possible return could be made. Obesity, smoking and diabetes prevention would provide a good return, but what about end-of-life care?
May 23, 2012
A Long View on Health Care: Think like an Investor (New York Times)Economists would say put money where the highest possible return could be made. Obesity, smoking and diabetes prevention would provide a good return, but what about end-of-life care?
May 23, 2012
Disability Insurance Observer: Health Is WealthThe weak economy and care access problems might be costing the working poor some of their ability to function.
May 23, 2012
CDC: 5% of Medicare Enrollees Are in LTC FacilitiesIn 2007, LTC facility care cost Medicare enrollees who needed it an average of $43,253 each.
May 23, 2012
Disability Insurance Observer: Health Is WealthThe weak economy and care access problems might be costing the working poor some of their ability to function.
May 23, 2012
PPACA: House Republican Questions HHS Outreach SpendingBoustany asks HHS about how much it's spent on public relations, advertisements, polling and message testing since January 2008.