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Patient-Centered Medical Home Demonstration: A Prospective,...Robert J. Reid, MD, PhD; Paul A. Fishman, PhD; Onchee Yu, MS; Tyler R. Ross, MA; James T. Tufano, MHA, PhD; Michael P. Soman, MD, MPH; and Eric B. Larson, MD, MPH Published Online: September 1, 2009 - 12:00:27 AM PDF Background: A patient-centered medical home demonstration was undertaken at 1 healthcare system, with the goals of improving patient ...
Topix.net Tuesday, September 01, 2009Ryan's proposal is a dangerous prescriptionLost in the passionate debate on President Obamaa s health care reform initiative is that Congressman Paul Ryan has introduced his own plan.
Topix.net Tuesday, September 01, 2009Protests planned near health reform talkProtestors are expected today outside the Indiana Convention Center as the leader of the nation's largest health benefits company speaks at noon about health-care reform.
Topix.net Tuesday, September 01, 2009Protestors take on Indy insurerAngela Braly called on the nation to focus its attention on reforming the country's costly health care system -- not simply overhauling her own health insurance industry.
Topix.net Tuesday, September 01, 2009Insider: Crunch Time for Health Care Reform DebateBack from its Independence Day recess, Congress now faces an intense schedule of health care reform activity, growing controversy about emerging proposals and a tight timeline. The debate so far has been marked by progress and setbacks. The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee is debating the health care reform proposal released on June 9. A discussion draft of the House tri-committee proposal was released on June 19, and the three committees with jurisdiction ? Ways and Means, Education and Labor, and Energy and Commerce ? held hearings in late June. However, the Senate Finance Committee delayed its proposal and debate when the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) estimated the cost at more than $1.5 billion. [UNITED STATES]
Watson Wyatt Tuesday, September 01, 2009Insider: Health Care Reform Advances, Obstacles LoomHealth care reform took important steps forward in mid-July, when three of the congressional committees responsible for moving the legislation approved proposals. President Obama and lawmakers and stakeholders who support the reform efforts hailed the committee votes. Despite the progress, however, obstacles threaten to block the legislative path to reform, including escalating concern about the proposals? costs, dissent among House Democrats and the pending August recess. Lawmakers must forge consensus before any legislation can be presented for President Obama?s signature. [UNITED STATES]
Watson Wyatt Tuesday, September 01, 2009The Employer Take On Health Care.Loading...Risk Management September 1, 2009 Pg. 18 Vol. 56 No. 7 ISSN: 0035-5593 207392039 464 words The employer take on health care.
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