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Hard choices on Health Care at Home and Away
As spending cuts hit federal and state health programs, policy-makers are obliged…
Can the Media and the Public Handle the Health Reform News?
In a January Pulling It Together column, Kaiser Family Foundation CEO Drew…
NY Governor’s Plan for Trimming Medicaid Costs within Budget Nets Early Win
Starting with a capped proposal on Medicaid spending, an advisory committee appointed…
Quality and Cost Savings Through Consumer Engagement
Some of the things consumers are expected to do in the name…
Budget Office Releases New Projection on Effect of Repeal of Reform Law
What does the Congressional Budget Office think that repeal of the ACA…
Super-Chickens in Fight Against Avian Flu
In 2003 and 2004, bird flu outbreaks devastated the economies of several…
Obesity Counseling: Is Race a Factor?
Most people know that the US is struggling to contain a surging…
Should Parents be Allowed to Give Teachers Gifts?
Today’s Boston Globe (Gift limits for teachers irk givers, recipients; Many reject…
Hospitals Get Early Start on Medicare Reform Sector
Ripple effect of reform? Perhaps, but in light of the federal government’s…
Bloggers and Social Media Risk
I'm in Orlando this week for HIMSS and presenting later today at…