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White House May Push Health Plans to Create Wellness Programs

Most health plans have wellness, fitness, and disease management programs, but those offerings could become mandatory as the nation searches for ways to reduce health costs.

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Tennessee hospitals push for tax to offset cuts to TennCare

The Tennessean, February 9, 2010

Obama official very disturbed by Anthem Blue Cross rate hikes

Los Angeles Times, February 9, 2010

Insurer plays judge on cancer care

Wall Street Journal, February 9, 2010

Leverage sought in health summit

Wall Street Journal, February 9, 2010

Study: Health costs higher where hospital competition is lower

Wall Street Journal Health Blog, February 9, 2010

On health bill, GOP’s road is a new map

New York Times, February 9, 2010

Commentary: Is Steele the Man for CMS?
The rumor mill has President Obama naming Geisinger Health System CEO Glenn Steele as the new chief of CMS, a position that has been vacant since before the Bush administration left office. +
Philip Betbeze, for HealthLeaders Media
January 29, 2010
Commentary: Why Congress Should Pass the Health Reform Bill Now
I have pointed out some of the flaws in both the health reform debate's substance and process, but I'm convinced that reform legislation should pass. +
Elyas Bakhtiari, for HealthLeaders Media
January 28, 2010
Commentary: Reducing Readmissions: Are Quality Payments a Carrot or Stick?
Could proposed reductions in Medicare payments for unplanned readmissions be seen as a carrot or a stick for the healthcare industry? +
Janice Simmons, for HealthLeaders Media
January 28, 2010
Does mandating nurse-patient ratios improve care?
Yes, mandated ratios improve nurse retention, improve morale, and increase patient satisfaction
Somewhat, but while mandated ratios improve some areas of care, they do not improve all aspects of care
No, the ratios are too difficult to enforce and it is too costly to implement
Possibly, but more concrete evidence is needed to prove the ratios improve quality of care

Tips to Avoid Claims Denials
Judy Suska of IMA Consulting offers hospitals tips on working with health plans on claims denials. [Sponsored by Emdeon]
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