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Lawmakers, Pundits Offer Mixed Take On Berwick’s Appointment To Head CMS
Politicians and pundits are reacting to the recess appointment of Dr. Donald Berwick to run Medicare and Medicaid, with some saying such an appointment bypasses an important process and others praising the move.
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Health Law Critiques Abounded Wednesday, From A Missouri Court To Capitol Hill
Missouri Lt. Gov. Peter Kinder became the latest state official to file a lawsuit challenging the health overhaul law Wednesday. Plus, two Republican senators and an IRS watchdog weigh in.
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U.N. Report Recommends Changes For Fragmented Global Aid System
"A proliferation of aid agencies, donors, and projects is fragmenting the global aid system, increasing transaction costs, and weakening efforts to reduce poverty and poor health," according to the U.N.'s recent World Economic and Social Survey, BMJ News reports.
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Women’s eNews Examines Progress Towards MDGs In Bangladesh
Though Bangladesh is "on track" to meet most of the Millennium Development Goal (MDG) targets laid out by the U.N., "many female-focused targets, including maternal mortality are lagging far behind," writes Women's eNews.
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New Rules Pave Way For Veterans’ PTSD Disability Claims
Veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder who are seeking disability benefits will get a break when new rules go into effect as early as next week.
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Today’s OpEds: Differing Views On The Berwick Appointment, Physician Reimbursement And High-Risk Pools
Kaiser Health News presents a selection of today's opinions and editorials from across the country.
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Calif., R.I., Move To Strengthen Review Of Health Insurance Rates; Ind. Weighs Changes In State Employee Health Plans
States address a range of health care policy issues at the state level.
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Medicare Agency Releases Data On Hospital Performance
Details about outpatient services have been added to federal website for consumers to use.
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Officials Look To Stop ‘Medicalization’ To Stem Health Care Costs
The Florida Times-Union reports that stopping "medicalization" of health is being targeted by some economists and policymakers as a way to stem health care costs.
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Woman Sues California Blue Shield For Alleged Safety-Net Insurance Overcharges
A Los Angeles woman is suing Blue Shield of California for allegedly overcharging policyholders for safety-net insurance for the jobless or sick, the Los Angeles Times reports.
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State AIDS Programs Struggle As Joblessness Increases Demand
Growing joblessness and shrinking state and federal budgets have exacerbated the burden on the government that provides prescription drug treatment to people with AIDS.
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Experts To Medicare: Don’t Make The Same Pilot Errors Twice
Congress created the new $1 billion-a-year Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation to experiment with new - and possibly better or more efficient - ways to pay for and deliver health care.
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Hospitals Struggle To Escape Unsuccessful Financial Arrangements
These wagers have added an additional level of complixity to some facilities' balance sheets.
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Gerontologist Robert Butler Dead At 83
News outlets remember Pulitzer-prize winning gerontologist Dr. Robert N. Butler, who died Sunday at the age of 83.
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Move To Have Businesses Manage Medicaid Is Triggering Concern
Since Congress passed the health overhaul, businesses that manage Medicaid "are rushing to get a foothold in states that outsource Medicaid. ... But the experience in some states suggests pitfalls ahead," The Washington Post reports.
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First Edition: July 8, 2010
Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including ongoing coverage of President Obama's recess appointment of Dr. Donald Berwick to head CMS as well as other developments related to Medicaid, the health insurance industry and state challenges to the health reform law.
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Blog Watch: Spirited Reaction To Berwick Recess Appointment
Bloggers have a lot to say -- some good, some bad -- about the new CMS chief and how the White House got him the job.
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Obama Uses Recess Appointment To Install Berwick As Head Of Medicare, Medicaid
Berwick, a controversial nominee, will take the position without going through the confirmation process.
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