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July 07, 2015
Why Should You Care about DSRIP?
It’s hard to keep up with the health care industry. Every day, there seems to be a new rule, law, or government mandate that dictates how you receive care. If you don’t work in the field, it’s tempting to tune it out. But if you’re a New Yorker, you may want to pay attention to…
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June 25, 2015
U.S. Supreme Court Rules on Obamacare Subsidies
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on King v. Burwell, upholding a key provision of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) that grants subsidies to individuals who purchase health care coverage on the federal marketplace.
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June 01, 2015
Medical Arms Race
Have you ever lived in a neighborhood where it’s obvious that two people are competing over the nicest lawn or newest car? It’s fun to watch, right? You know these guys are doling out oodles of cash just to one-up each other. What’s not fun to watch is when this sort of thing happens in…
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May 15, 2015
Don’t Shoot the Messenger
When the price of a product is low, no one seems to care. But when product prices rise, everyone wants to know why. Suddenly, Congress is holding hearings, analysts are weighing in on major news networks, and the American public is paying attention. Rightfully so, you deserve to know where your hard-earned money is being spent.
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April 06, 2015
The True Culprits Behind Rising Generic Drug Costs
For years, health plans – like CDPHP – have encouraged members to request generic drugs as a way to save money. Generics, which are chemically identical to their brand-name counterparts, are created after a drug patent expires. They can often be sold at a fraction of the price because the manufacturer doesn’t assume the cost…
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February 28, 2015
Making the Most of Your High-Deductible Health Plan
After years of historically slow growth, new figures show that health care spending jumped five percent last year, the largest increase since 2008. The rising cost of care has employers and individuals alike looking at creative ways to control spending. One of the most popular trends is high-deductible plans.
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