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Posted October 12, 2007

Quality Found Lacking in Medicaid Managed Care
Analysis of: Quality Found Lacking in Medicaid Managed Care | www.medpagetoday.com
Author: GLG Member Program Contributor

1. The article looks at patterns of care for different populations. Taken in that context, it raises interesting questions about how diferent populations and the providers who serve them utilize health services. 2. The article overreaches in its conclusions. It extrapolates utilization of services to...

Posted October 11, 2007
Using ASP History to Evaluate AMP's Impact
Analysis of: Patients perceived cancer care unaffected by lower Medicare reimbursements | www.eurekalert.org
Author: Adam Fein, Founder & President Pembroke Consulting Inc

The introduction of Average Sales Price (ASP) reimbursement for Medicare Part B did not signal disaster for community oncologists or their patients. There are clear parallels in evaluating the current doom-and-gloom over Average Manufacturer Price (AMP) reimbursement for Medicaid.

Posted October 11, 2007

Medicaid spending jumps sharply
Analysis of: Medicaid spending jumps sharply | www.usatoday.com
Author: GLG Member Program Contributor

As stated the Medicaid Systems are going broke. There has been additional stress put on the system. The immigration/alien problems as well as the present economic situations with housing foreclosures. We will see additional forced bundling with medical procedures thusly lowering costs for treatments....

Posted October 11, 2007

Diagnosis and Treatment of Low Back Pain: A Joint Clinical Practice Guideline from the American College of Physicians and the American Pain Society
Analysis of: Diagnosis and Treatment of Low Back Pain: A Joint Clinical Practice Guideline from the American College of Physicians and the American Pain Society | www.annals.org
Author: GLG Member Program Contributor

Cost effective treatment of back pain. working within insurance guidelines An older population dealing with increased medical problems. Separating the acute, chronic, traumatic and non-traumatic patients. Unfortunately future guidelines for treatment of lower back pain will be dictated by the insurance...

Posted October 10, 2007

Microsoft launches Web site to hold medical records
Analysis of: Microsoft launches Web site to hold medical records | uk.reuters.com
Author: GLG Member Program Contributor

This move by Microsoft has brought attention to a vast untapped field of personal medical information being saved online. It promises the convenience factor as well as privacy sought after by the patients. Making its foray into this field with two well thought acquisitions by Microsoft, this website...

Posted October 10, 2007

Microsoft launches Web site to hold medical records
Analysis of: Microsoft launches Web site to hold medical records | uk.reuters.com
Author: GLG Member Program Contributor

Microsoft has run out of operating systems and is turning to a never ending source of revenue namely the medical field. Will it work for them?

Posted October 10, 2007

1) Consensus guidelines are emerging from intersociety collaborations, resulting in evidence-based diagnosis and treatment recommendations with broad applicability, and potentially, efficacy and cost containment. 2) The guidelines stress results-oriented diagnostic pathways: don't perform diagnostic...

Posted October 10, 2007

Microsoft launches Web site to hold medical records
Analysis of: Microsoft launches Web site to hold medical records | uk.reuters.com
Author: GLG Member Program Contributor

We are all in love with the web. However, there will need to be protection on this site to be able to avoid any HIPPA issues and the ability of someone being able to hack in and steal "alot" of personal data.

Posted October 9, 2007

HEALTH COSTS: The Boss Says, 'Try This.'
Analysis of: HEALTH COSTS: The Boss Says, 'Try This.' | online.wsj.com
Author: GLG Member Program Contributor

"More companies are offering workers and their families help managing their medical care, right down to adding services that arrange for doctors' second opinions and suggest specialists and hospitals."

Posted October 9, 2007

Microsoft launches Web site to hold medical records
Analysis of: Microsoft launches Web site to hold medical records | uk.reuters.com
Author: GLG Member Program Contributor

Microsoft is the latest Internet firm to jump on the consumer healthcare train. Offering a medical health record (MHR) to consumers is not unique. Also standards for electronic health records (EHR) are still evolving with many current and potential players.

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