As many students participate in the National School Walkout in protest that something be done following the tragic Parkland school shooting today, it’s a good time to focus on the best way to make needed […]
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Category: Health Care Reform
Better Patient Tracking & Reporting of Symptoms Promotes Better Care
A physician explains that patient reporting and discussion of symptoms with their physician is a critical component of the diagnosis process.
HHS Unfetters State Family Planning Regulations
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) sent a letter to State Medicaid Directors rescinding 2016 guidance that specifically restricted states’ ability to take certain actions against […]
IRS Guidance Warns About 2017 Deductibility of 2018 Property Taxes In Prepaid In 2017
IRS warns 2018 property tax prepayments only deductible in 2017 if already assessed in 2017.
Obamacare Relief For Some Individuals With Limited Exchange Choices
The Internal Revenue Service is acting to help health Obamacare subsidy eligible individuals living in regions where exchange insurers do not offer bronze (lowest cost) coverage. The move comes as House and Senate Conferees are […]
Technology Shouldn’t Come Before Care
Remember when your doctor spent more time focusing on you than typing on the computer during your visit? Government “meaningful use” and other “administrative simplification” reforms are replacing health care with accounting and technology. Tell […]
Tell Congress To Vote on Obamacare Reform Starting With House’s Vote Tonight
The US House of Representatives is scheduled to vote again tonight on the revised Majority-leadership lead first step healthcare reform legislation seeking to provide Americans and American business with some initial relief from the soaring […]
6/10 Americans Want Drug Costs Fixed
A new Kaiser Foundation poll shows six in ten Americans say lowering the cost of prescription drugs is a “top priority.” Support for prescription drug pricing reform spans majorities of Democrats, Republicans, and independents. […]
New HHS Web Page To Track HHS ACA Relief & Reform
The Department of Health and Human Services recently launched a new web page on HHS.gov highlighting the regulatory and administrative actions the Department is taking to relieve the burden of the current healthcare law and support […]
Everyone Has A Part In Making Healthcare Better
Improving health care, its quality and affordability is everyone’s responsibility and everyone has a role to play.