Health care industry
Mark McClellan, the new director of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), addressed a group of hospital, group purchasing, and supplier executives on March 2, outlining a new approach to health care policy. As the nation's largest insurer, CMS is facing the added challenge of federal
Health care industry
Arizona's Deputy Director for the Healthcare Cost Containment System (AHCCCS), Tom Betlach, expressed cautious optimism about the impact of President Bush's proposed budget on the state's healthcare program for the poor. In a statement made on February 7, 2005, Betlach noted that the budget
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Senate Democrats in Colorado have introduced a healthcare agenda to address concerns about rising costs, lack of access to care, and bureaucratic inefficiencies. The plan includes measures to control healthcare expenses, promote preventive care, and ensure low-income individuals have access to necessary medications. The proposal's fate remains uncertain,
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Alaskans for Medical Choice and Competition has filed a lawsuit against the state, arguing that the current system for managing healthcare services restricts consumer choice and contributes to rising healthcare costs. The group, led by former state commerce commissioner Paul Fuhs, claims that the certificate of need program is unfair,
Health insurance industry
As healthcare costs continue to rise, employers around the country are turning to purchasing groups to negotiate lower rates for their employees. These groups, also known as health buying alliances, allow employers to pool their resources and leverage their collective bargaining power to secure better deals with healthcare providers. The
Health insurance industry
Federal judges are sounding the alarm over concerns that health care bills pending in Congress could lead to a massive influx of lawsuits, straining the nation's already congested court system. The Judicial Conference of the United States has expressed worry that many disputes arising from new rights to
