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Medicare Part D: What to Expect This Open Enrollment Period
Fri Nov 13, 2009, 12:00
Plans are boosting premiums, adding deductibles and offering little gap coverage.
News Topics : Insurance: Medicare + Private Insurance, Insurance: Medicare

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The Revolving Door of Heart Failure Hospitalization
Tue Nov 10, 2009, 16:00
Better coordination urged to stem re-admission rate of nearly 1 in 4 people.
News Topics : Insurance: Medicare, Hospitals, Heart / Stroke-Related: Misc, Doctors

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Pay Less for Prescription Drugs
Fri Nov 06, 2009, 17:00
Check out pharmacy, clinic and government programs, expert says.
News Topics : Insurance: Misc, Insurance: Medicare, Insurance: Medicaid, Drugs: Misc, Diseases & Conditions: Misc, Antibiotics

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Health Care Varies From State to State
Thu Oct 08, 2009, 09:00
Where you live really does make a difference, report finds.
News Topics : Insurance: Misc, Insurance: Medicare, Hospitals, Government, Doctors, Demographics

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U.S. Health Costs Will Continue to Cause Financial Pain
Wed Sep 09, 2009, 16:00
Medical services expected to take up more of the American economy in the future, experts say.
News Topics : Research & Development, Insurance: Private, Insurance: PPOs, Insurance: Misc, Insurance: Medicare, Insurance: Medicaid, Insurance: Lack Of, Insurance: HMOs, Health Costs, Health Biz: Misc, Government

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Hospitals Reduce Heart Attack Deaths
Tue Aug 18, 2009, 16:00
Study shows 10-year effort, with major medical advances improved survival rates.
News Topics : Insurance: Medicare, Insurance: Medicaid, Heart / Stroke-Related: Misc, Heart / Stroke-Related: Heart Attack

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Expanding Health Coverage May Not Improve Access
Fri Aug 07, 2009, 09:00
Innovations in financing, delivery of care are needed to close gaps, experts say.
News Topics : Insurance: Misc, Insurance: Medicare, Insurance: Medicaid, Insurance: Lack Of

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ER Visits Mostly by Medicare, Medicaid Recipients
Fri Jul 31, 2009, 12:00
But government study also shows uninsured accounted for almost 1 out of 5 ER patients.
News Topics : Insurance: Private, Insurance: Misc, Insurance: Medicare, Insurance: Medicaid, Insurance: Lack Of, Hospitals, Government, Emergencies / First Aid

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Medicare Drug Plan Still Needs Work
Wed Jul 22, 2009, 17:00
More are covered, but gaps in coverage and other problems persist, analysis shows.
News Topics : Prescription Drugs, Insurance: Medicare + Private Insurance, Insurance: Medicare, Health Costs, Aging: Misc

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With Medicare Plan, Drug Spending May Be Up
Wed Jul 01, 2009, 17:00
Researchers suspect overuse may be to blame, but other costs are down.
News Topics : Prescription Drugs, Insurance: Misc, Insurance: Medicare, Insurance: Lack Of, Health Costs, Drugs: Misc, Aging: Misc

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Even After Death, Heart Attack Treatment May Not End
Tue Jun 30, 2009, 16:00
Too often, EMS crews feel obliged to bring unresponsive patient to hospital, study finds.
News Topics : Insurance: Private, Insurance: Misc, Insurance: Medicare, Heart / Stroke-Related: Misc, Heart / Stroke-Related: Heart Attack, Government, Emergencies / First Aid, Death & Dying: Misc

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Knee Replacement Considered a Good Value
Mon Jun 22, 2009, 16:00
Study finds it appears cost-effective for those with severe arthritis.
News Topics : Insurance: Medicare, Artificial Knees, Arthritis: Osteo, Arthritis: Misc

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Data Overload May Complicate Insurance Choices
Fri Jun 05, 2009, 17:00
Trouble picking plans could be most troublesome for seniors, study finds.
News Topics : Prescription Drugs, Insurance: Misc, Insurance: Medicare + Private Insurance, Insurance: Medicare, Aging: Misc

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Pay-for-Performance Doesn't Shortchange Patients
Wed Jun 03, 2009, 12:00
VA study found those with complicated conditions still received high-quality care.
News Topics : Insurance: Medicare, Hospitals, Blood Pressure

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Poor Women Seem to Be Skipping Breast Cancer Drugs
Mon May 18, 2009, 16:00
Theories vary as to why, but experts say consequence can be severe.
News Topics : Women's Problems: Misc, Prescription Drugs, Insurance: Misc, Insurance: Medicare, Insurance: Medicaid, Health Costs, Drugs: Misc, Demographics, Cancer: Misc, Cancer: Breast

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Telemedicine Helps Experts Treat Stroke From Afar
Thu May 07, 2009, 16:00
AHA recommendations aim to improve care in underserved patients.
News Topics : Neurology, Medical Technology: Misc, Insurance: Medicare, Hospitals, Heart / Stroke-Related: Misc, Heart / Stroke-Related Problems: Stroke, Doctors, Computers / Internet, Computer-Related, Brain

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U.S. Mental Health Spending Rises, But Many Still Left Out
Tue May 05, 2009, 12:00
Access to care improves, studies find, but treatment quality lags for elderly, vets.
News Topics : Therapy & Procedures: Misc, Stress, Safety & Public Health: Misc, Psychology / Mental Health: Misc, Insurance: Misc, Insurance: Medicare, Hospitals, Government, Economic Status, Drugs: Misc, Doctors, Demographics, Alzheimer's, Aging: Misc

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More Americans Experiencing Gaps in Health Coverage
Wed Apr 22, 2009, 17:00
Further erosion of private insurance could boost the ranks of the uninsured
News Topics : Insurance: Misc, Insurance: Medicare + Private Insurance, Insurance: Medicare, Insurance: Medicaid, Insurance: Lack Of, Demographics

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Medicare Change May Impact Black Kidney Patients
Thu Apr 23, 2009, 17:00
Single payment plan for dialysis and meds could put many at disadvantage, study suggests.
News Topics : Therapy & Procedures: Misc, Safety & Public Health: Misc, Race, Kidney Problems: Misc, Insurance: Misc, Insurance: Medicare, Health Costs, Government

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Transition From Home to Hospital Rarely Seamless
Tue Apr 21, 2009, 16:00
Continuity of care between primary physician and hospital is decreasing, study finds.
News Topics : Insurance: Medicare, Hospitals, Doctors, Aging: Misc