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Henry Ford Health System's adoption of Tel-Assurance, a device-free remote patient monitoring platform, has shown promising results in reducing hospital admissions and healthcare costs for enrolled heart failure patients. The program, which began using Tel-Assurance in July 2008 as part of its Patient-Centered Medical Home model, has resulted
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The American College of Surgeons, a prominent scientific and educational organization of surgeons, has applauded Democrats' efforts to address medical liability reform as part of the overall healthcare reform bill. The organization, founded in 1913 to raise the standards of surgical practice and improve patient care, has been a
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The proposed U.S. House health care reform bill, combined with a recent Medicare regulation cutting Medicare-funded nursing home care by $12 billion over ten years, will result in Texas seniors facing total funding cuts of more than $2.7 billion over the same time period, according to a new
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Oregon Republicans are vocally opposing the Democratic Party's plans for government-run healthcare, citing concerns that it would harm senior citizens. Oregon Republican Party Chairman Bob Tiernan issued a statement highlighting the perils of President Obama's plan, which he claims would cut over $500 billion from Medicare
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Governor Tim Pawlenty of Minnesota joined CNBC's Carl Quintanilla, Mandy Drury, and Dick Armey for a satellite interview on August 25, 2009, where he expressed his skepticism towards President Obama's health care reform plan. Pawlenty emphasized the need for bipartisan cooperation and criticized the Obama administration&
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As the US struggles with the high costs of prescription medicines, real Americans share their stories of struggle and the need for patient-centric reform. Teva Pharmaceuticals USA has launched the "Patient First" initiative, a part of the Year of Affordable Healthcare campaign, to raise awareness and push for
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Economist Dr. Arthur Laffer has released a study warning that health care reform plans currently pending in the U.S. Congress would have a detrimental impact on the country. According to Dr. Laffer, implementing legislation that provides an additional $1 trillion in federal health care spending would lead to increased
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As the national health-reform debate heats up, Americans are faced with a daunting task: redesigning a healthcare system that is bankrupting the nation. The current system's exploding costs and inadequate coverage have led to calls for either raising taxes or rationing care. However, a more desirable alternative exists:
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In 1986, Ronald Reagan and Bill Bradley enacted a legislative miracle, overhauling the tax system to strip away loopholes and promote economic growth. The resulting 20-year economic boom demonstrates the effectiveness of targeted reform. In contrast, the current Democratic proposal to fix the health care system through a 1,000-page
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Eli Lilly and Company has made a significant move by becoming the first tenant of New York City's new Alexandria Center for Science and Technology at East River Science Park, marking a significant investment in the city's biopharmaceutical research sector. This development comes as part of
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A new study by Americans for Insurance Reform (AIR) reveals that medical malpractice insurance premiums and claims have significantly decreased in recent years, while the insurance industry is enjoying remarkable profits. The study, True Risk: Medical Liability, Malpractice Insurance and Health Care, conducted by Gillian Cassell-Stiga, Joanne Doroshow, and J.
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The 2009 health plan cost increases varied across different types of health plans, with the weighted average increase being 11 percent at PPOs and HMOs, 10.2 percent at POS plans, and 10.4 percent at HDCD plans. This information is crucial for controllers to evaluate the 2009 health plan
