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Universal health care a central plank

Posted on December 6, 2016 by robertjrussellcompanies

In recent years, experimentation with single-payer and universal health care systems has largely taken place in the nation’s governmental laboratories. Most of us call them states Some states — most notably Vermont — have investigated building a single-payer system for health care consumers within … Continue reading →

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More Doctors Are Leaving Medicare

Posted on August 6, 2013 by robertjrussellcompanies

Fewer American doctors are treating patients enrolled in the Medicare health program for seniors, reflecting frustration with its payment rates and pushback against mounting rules, according to health experts. The number of doctors who opted out of Medicare last year, … Continue reading →

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How should plans pay doctors?

Posted on May 14, 2013 by robertjrussellcompanies

Figuring out a better way to pay doctors might cut the cost and improve the quality of health care, but using bad quality measures could make matters worse, according to Dr. Frank Opelka. Opelka, a medical education policy specialist who … Continue reading →

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