Wednesday, August 11th, 2010
By Mike Daly
Former CEO, Baystate Health System
We have written at length about the struggles Massachusetts has experienced since revamping their own healthcare laws and requiring people to purchase health insurance. A man is currently suing the state, claiming he cannot be forced to purchase health insurance because he simply cannot afford to do so. He [...]
Monday, August 9th, 2010
By Kester Freeman
Former CEO, Palmetto Health
Healthcare reform will bring about major changes, and there are several critical areas that will require immediate attention from hospital executives. A recent article on the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) website discusses this topic in detail. I think it is important to share some of these details with you [...]
Thursday, July 15th, 2010
By Jennifer Mitchell
Editor, Action for Better Healthcare
By now, you probably see the pattern. Health reform will shift our current system of care from one that pays doctors and hospitals based on the amount of care they offer, to a payment system that encourages them to keep people healthy and out of hospitals.
Another example of this [...]
Tuesday, July 6th, 2010
By Jennifer Mitchell
Editor, Action for Better Healthcare
A new federal website is now up and running and is meant to help consumers find appropriate health insurance given their specific needs and situations. The site is www.healthcare.gov.
Kaiser Health News offers great information about how the site might help you:
Currently, the site provides a basic list of all [...]
Monday, June 21st, 2010
By Jennifer Mitchell
Editor, Action for Better Healthcare
With several years to go before many provisions tied to the new healthcare reform law actually come into play, healthcare costs are likely to get worse before they get better. Even President Obama’s top aide on healthcare reform agrees.
In an article published in the Chicago Tribune the aide says:
“Will [...]
