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Reinforcing the Progressives
Yesterday I used my Chutzpah of the Week award to call attention to the nine Democrats in the House of Representatives who voted against health care reform in betrayal of their representation of a sizable portion of their electorate currently without...U.S. Think Tank Ranks the British NHS As Having One of the Best Primary Health Care Systems in the World
The NHS has been ranked as having one of the best primary health care systems in the world in a survey by the US think tank the Commonwealth Fund, published today. In a survey of more than 10,000 primary care physicians in 11 developed countries, the...
Texas Hospital Group Agrees to Pay $27.5m to Settle False Claims Act Allegations
A hospital group based in McAllen, Texas, has agreed to pay the United States $27.5 million to settle claims that it violated the False Claims Act, the Anti-Kickback Statute and the Stark Statute between 1999 and 2006, by paying illegal compensation to...How Painful Will a Medicare Reform have to Be?
Although federal agencies are warning of exploding Medicare costs, a new study says that with appropriate reforms, 50 years from now Medicare will cost no more than it does today as a percent of national income.Making Patients Move Requires the Right Exercise Advice
It is common knowledge that regular exercise supports physical and mental well-being. Despite this and recommendations from health care providers, the majority of patients with chronic illnesses remain inactive. In a new study, University of Missouri...House, Senate Override Presidential Veto to Pass Medicare Bill
On Tuesday, July 15, Congress voted to override the President’s veto of the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 6331). The House vote was 383-41, while the Senate voted 70-26 in favor of enacting H.R. 6331 into law.Health IT By the Numbers
America’s health care system is fragmented. Treatment and record-keeping practices vary widely, and patient information is often scattered or inaccessible. The consequences of the resulting errors are often tragic. Today the House Energy and Commerce...Private Insurance Isn’t the Answer to Public’s Health Care Concerns – Political Opinion
Americans are fed up with health care’s increasing costs, diminishing access, and varying quality of care. Conservatives, for their part, offer flawed “reforms” like Health Savings Accounts and consumer-driven health plans that could...
