Archive for January, 2007
Success Stories
Feds say Medicare pay freeze could double the cut for doctors next year
Some physician advocates hope the large cost of another one-year change will spur lawmakers to pursue a longer-term solution to the reimbursement problem.
New York, Ohio adopt limited mental health parity coverage
They join a majority of states requiring insurers to provide mental health benefits that are more on par with coverage for physical illnesses.
Arkansas cardiologists accuse hospital of collusion
The case highlights the growing conflict between physician-owned specialty hospitals and their larger competitors.
Part D off to better start this year, but some problems remain
More than a quarter million Medicare beneficiaries will have extra time to change drug plans due to insurer errors.