Friday, April 08, 2005

Single-payer plan re-emerges in CA. Legislature. CA legislators are again considering a bill that would create a state-run, single-payer system and extend health coverage to the state's 6.3 mln uninsured. [Insurance/ Managed Care News from myHealthcareNews.com] 6:24:06 AM    comment [] Health care competition may not result in better quality. For several decades, competition within the health care industry has been touted as the way to curb rising prices by reducing inefficient practices and improving quality and safety... click link for more info. [Medical News Today] 6:15:07 AM    comment [] Doyle aims to cut number of nursing home residents The Capital Times - Madison,WI,USA By David Callender. Gov. Jim Doyle says he wants to eliminate waiting lists for nursing home residents who would rather live in their own homes. ... 5:19:45 AM    comment []

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