Tuesday, August 03, 2004

Single Payor coming bit by bit Public insurance picking up slack. mlns of Americans lost their employer-sponsored health benefits in recent years, but gov't programs prevented many of them especially children -- from going uninsured, a new study shows. [Government/ Industry Regulation News from myHealthcareNews.com] 6:45:17 PM    comment [] CMS discovers Quality CMS Announces FY 2005 Payment Increases and Policy Changes to Improve Quality and Access for Acute Care Hospitals. The CMS issued a final rule that will increase payments to acute care hospitals for inpatient services in FYE 2005, offer additional financial relief to rural hospitals, and for the 1st time in the history of Medicare, create a link between quality services to Medicare beneficiaries and payment for those services. [Government/ Industry Regulation News from myHealthcareNews.com] 6:44:26 PM    comment [] Medicare Drug Coverage in 2006 CMS To Hold Public Meeting To Discuss Standards for Which Drugs Medicare Will Cover Beginning in 2006. The CMS will host a public meeting to discuss development of standards for drug classes and categories under the new Medicare prescription drug benefit. [Government/ Industry Regulation News from myHealthcareNews.com] 5:43:34 AM    comment [] Protection in Assisted Living Seniors Flock To Capitol To Press For Protections In Assisted Living. Senate Should Address Needs of Frail Elderly [Government/ Industry Regulation News from myHealthcareNews.com] 5:42:18 AM    comment []

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