Tag: Medical Tests

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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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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New AHIP Report in AJMC Highlights Rising Prices for Hospital Services, 2008-2010

Posted on March 18, 2013 by AHIP Coverage

A new study published in the March issue of the American Journal of Managed Care (AJMC) provides new data on trends in hospital prices across the country. Continue reading →

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WSJ: Provider Consolidation Leading to Higher Costs

Posted on August 27, 2012 by AHIP Coverage

An article in the Wall Street Journal, Same Doctor Visit, Double the Cost, focuses on the effect of provider consolidation on health care costs. Continue reading →

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NYT Op-Ed: “For a Large Part of Medical Practice, We Don’t Know What Works But We Pay For It Anyway”

Posted on August 20, 2012 by AHIP Coverage

An op-ed in the New York Times argues that more research needs to be done on evaluating medical procedures that doctors currently provide. Continue reading →

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The Latest on the Cost of Health Care

Posted on May 8, 2012 by AHIP Coverage

Health care costs continues to be a hot-button issue this week, as several news outlets have articles out discussing the drivers of the rising costs of health care. Continue reading →

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Cost Spotlight: Another Example of Self-Referrals Leading to Higher Health Care Spending

Posted on January 18, 2012 by AHIP Coverage

The Baltimore Sun’s Jay Hancock is a man on mission. His mission — shine a glowing spotlight on the practice of physician self-referrals and the impact on health care costs. Continue reading →

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New Study Examines Why Patients May Be Getting Unnecessary Stress Tests

Posted on November 16, 2011 by AHIP Coverage

Reuters examines a new JAMA study that says heart patients may be exposed to unnecessary stress tests. Continue reading →

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