Higher Medicare pay earmarked for practices in medical home trial
Monday, May 26th, 2008
Participants could receive additional bonuses if the pilot produces cost savings.
Archive for May, 2008
Healthy People 2020: National agenda shifts to risks, roots of disease
Monday, May 26th, 2008
Public health experts hope the forthcoming edition of 10-year health goals will be leaner and easier to implement.
Individual health insurance: Are mandates ready for prime time?
Monday, May 26th, 2008
Mandatory health insurance coverage is being debated by presidential candidates. And Massachusetts is trying out this approach. But is requiring people to have coverage a workable component of health system reform?
Florida passes bill to boost private health coverage for uninsured
Monday, May 26th, 2008
The state hopes to foster development of new, affordable options for uninsured individuals and small-business employees.
Louisiana Senate passes liability protections for disaster responders
Monday, May 26th, 2008
The legislation meshes with national efforts to shield doctors from negligence claims during declared emergencies. Some attorneys say existing protections are enough.