Tag: Medical Prices

Hospital Prices Across the Country

Posted on May 14, 2013 by AHIP Coverage

CMS’ recent release of hospital pricing data has been picked up by news outlets across the country. Continue reading →

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Highlights from the Coverage of CMS’ Release of Hospital Price Data

Posted on May 9, 2013 by AHIP Coverage

Yesterday’s release of data on hospital prices by CMS has generated a lot of buzz in the media. Continue reading →

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CMS Releases Data on Hospital Prices

Posted on May 8, 2013 by AHIP Coverage

The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services today released for the first time data on hospital prices, which show “wide variations not only regionally but among hospitals in the same area or city.” Continue reading →

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Cost Alert: Specialists Call for Lower Prices for Cancer Drugs

Posted on April 25, 2013 by AHIP Coverage

The New York Times reports today on a group of 100 cancer specialists from around the world who are calling for pharmaceutical companies to lower the price of drugs used to treat chronic myeloid leukemia. Continue reading →

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Chart of the Day: 2012 Scanning and Imaging: MRI

Posted on April 2, 2013 by AHIP Coverage

The International Federation of Health Plans has released its 2012 Comparative Price Report, which looks at the variation in medical and hospital prices by country. Continue reading →

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Chart of the Day: 2012 Scanning and Imaging: CT Scan, Pelvis

Posted on April 1, 2013 by AHIP Coverage

The International Federation of Health Plans has released its 2012 Comparative Price Report, which looks at the variation in medical and hospital prices by country. Continue reading →

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Chart of the Day: 2012 Scanning and Imaging: CT Scan, Head

Posted on March 29, 2013 by AHIP Coverage

The International Federation of Health Plans has released its 2012 Comparative Price Report, which looks at the variation in medical and hospital prices by country. Continue reading →

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Report: Medical Claims Costs Projected to Increase Under Health Reform Law

Posted on March 28, 2013 by AHIP Coverage

According to a new study, medical claims costs are projected to increase by huge percentages under the Affordable Care Act. Continue reading →

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Chart of the Day: 2012 Scanning and Imaging: CT Scan, Abdomen

Posted on March 28, 2013 by AHIP Coverage

The International Federation of Health Plans has released its 2012 Comparative Price Report, which looks at the variation in medical and hospital prices by country. Continue reading →

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Chart of the Day: 2012 Scanning and Imaging: Angiogram

Posted on March 27, 2013 by AHIP Coverage

The International Federation of Health Plans has released its 2012 Comparative Price Report, which looks at the variation in medical and hospital prices by country. Continue reading →

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