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Viewpoints: Taking the deficit seriously; despite low numbers, high-risk pools are succeeding

The deficit debate, now fully engaged, is also an evaluation of political seriousness. House Republican leaders have passed the test, supporting a politically risky budget that changes Medicare into a premium-support program and eventually returns federal spending to sustainable levels.

28 Apr 2011

First Edition: April 28, 2011

Today's headlines feature reports about the varying public responses to plans for the budget and Medicare as well as Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid's intent to bring the House-passed Ryan budget up for a vote.

28 Apr 2011

Invacare first quarter earnings per share increases 156% to $0.23

Invacare Corporation today announced its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2011.

28 Apr 2011

Aetna first quarter operating earnings is $560.2 million for 2011

Aetna today announced first-quarter 2011 operating earnings of $560.2 million, or $1.43 per share, a per share increase of 46 percent over 2010.

28 Apr 2011

GOP Medicare plan may put 'elderly vote in play'

Political push back surrounding the Paul Ryan budget plan continues to feed the Democrats' view that they may have a 2012 opportunity with older voters. For instance, at home in their districts this week some Republicans are facing voter anger. And House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, says he is "not wedded" to the Ryan approach to reduce Medicare spending by transforming the program.

28 Apr 2011

Viewpoints: Medicare options and politics; high costs of care; health disparities

The Democratic Party is urging Americans to choose Medicare as we've always known it rather than a new plan by Rep. Paul Ryan that would enroll seniors in private health insurance beginning in 2022.

28 Apr 2011

First Edition: April 27, 2011

In today's headlines, political push-back continues regarding the Paul Ryan budget plan and the Supreme Court seems skeptical that prescription drug data laws don't violate free speech.

27 Apr 2011

CMAJ: Canada needs national pharmacare program

Canada needs a national pharmacare program and federal leaders must commit adequate funding, states an editorial in CMAJ.

27 Apr 2011

Watson reports net revenue of $876.5 million for first quarter 2011

Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today reported net revenue of $876.5 million for the first quarter ended March 31, 2011, compared to $856.5 million in the first quarter 2010.

27 Apr 2011

Study finds link between health literacy and outcomes among heart failure patients

An examination of health literacy among managed care patients with heart failure, a condition that requires self-management, found that nearly one in five have low health literacy, which was associated with a higher all-cause risk of death, according to a study in the April 27 issue of JAMA.

27 Apr 2011

Reform policy news: High-risk pools, exchanges, IPAB

News outlets are reporting on various aspects of the health law, including the low level of interest seen so far in high-risk pools, the varying reactions states are having as they make decisions about health insurance exchanges and the ongoing efforts to repeal the measure's Independent Payment Advisory Board.

27 Apr 2011

Dems eye Ryan Medicare plan as political opportunity

With Obama administration officials part of the campaign against the Ryan plan, other opponents also are stepping forward and launching a new wave of television ads in Wisconsin Republican Rep. Paul Ryan's very own congressional district. Meanwhile, The Washington Post analyzes some of the poll numbers behind where voters may stand on Medicare cuts.

27 Apr 2011

State roundup: Single-payer bill advances in Vt. Legislature

A unit of American International Group, the New York-based insurance giant, agreed to pay restitution and a fine totaling $760,000 for selling faulty health insurance products in Massachusetts, under a settlement reached with state Attorney General Martha Coakley.

27 Apr 2011

Humana declares quarterly cash dividend, anticipates first quarter diluted EPS of $1.86

Humana Inc. announced today that it has realigned its business segments to more closely reflect the company's evolving business model. Effective immediately, the company will be managing and reporting its operating results using the following segments: Retail, Employer Group, and Health and Well-Being Services.

26 Apr 2011

Amedisys net service revenue decreases 11.8% to $364.3 million

Amedisys, Inc., a leading home health and hospice company, today reported its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2011 and reaffirms 2011 guidance.

26 Apr 2011

First Edition: April 26, 2011

Today's headlines include reports about the political ads and positions being inspired by the Ryan budget plan.

26 Apr 2011

ATA calls on CMS to remove Medicare's outdated restrictions on telemedicine for ACOs

The American Telemedicine Association (ATA) has called on the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to use its authority to waive the restriction-riddled Medicare telemedicine statute for the new Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs).

26 Apr 2011

Centene first quarter premium and service revenues increase 15.4% to $1.2 billion

Centene Corporation today announced its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2011.

26 Apr 2011

Collins, Orszag criticize Ryan plan; Santorum rues Medicare prescription benefit vote

As former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum contemplates a bid for the GOP presidential nomination, he expresses regret over his vote for the unfunded Medicare prescription drug bill. Sen. Collins says she'll oppose Ryan plan, while Peter Orszag says it would increase overall health care costs.

26 Apr 2011

Airwaves in GOP House districts become battleground in Medicare debate

Democratic- and Republican-leaning groups are funding ad campaigns on deficit reduction and health care in the districts of 25 House Republicans.

26 Apr 2011

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Viewpoints: Taking the deficit seriously; despite low numbers, high-risk pools are succeeding

First Edition: April 28, 2011

Invacare first quarter earnings per share increases 156% to $0.23

Aetna first quarter operating earnings is $560.2 million for 2011

GOP Medicare plan may put 'elderly vote in play'

Viewpoints: Medicare options and politics; high costs of care; health disparities

First Edition: April 27, 2011

CMAJ: Canada needs national pharmacare program

Watson reports net revenue of $876.5 million for first quarter 2011

Study finds link between health literacy and outcomes among heart failure patients

Reform policy news: High-risk pools, exchanges, IPAB

Dems eye Ryan Medicare plan as political opportunity

State roundup: Single-payer bill advances in Vt. Legislature

Humana declares quarterly cash dividend, anticipates first quarter diluted EPS of $1.86

Amedisys net service revenue decreases 11.8% to $364.3 million

First Edition: April 26, 2011

ATA calls on CMS to remove Medicare's outdated restrictions on telemedicine for ACOs

Centene first quarter premium and service revenues increase 15.4% to $1.2 billion

Collins, Orszag criticize Ryan plan; Santorum rues Medicare prescription benefit vote

Airwaves in GOP House districts become battleground in Medicare debate

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