Tag: Medical Tests

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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Posted in: AHIP, AHIP White Papers, Health Care Costs

Could the Pen Be the Root Cause of the Health Care Cost Problem?

Posted on November 3, 2011 by AHIP Coverage

With the services ordered by doctors influencing as much as 60 to 70 percent of total health care spending, the doctor’s pen could be the key to lowering health care costs argues one Coloradoan doctor. Continue reading →

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New Study Puts Defensive Medicine Costs at Between $650 – $850 Billion Annually

Posted on October 17, 2011 by AHIP Coverage

A new study released today says that defensive medicine costs the U.S. between $650-$850 billion each year – or more than 25% of total U.S. health care spending. Continue reading →

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Putting Rising Health Care Costs in Perspective

Posted on September 22, 2011 by AHIP Coverage

Politico Pro’s Buzz picks up on IOM’s new infographic on health care costs in the U.S. Continue reading →

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Posted in: Cost Alert, Health Care Costs, In Case You Missed It

Kaiser Health News Story Highlights Growing Concerns About Overtesting of Elderly

Posted on September 13, 2011 by AHIP Coverage

Kaiser Health News in conjunction with The Washington Post reports on the growing concern amongst health care policy experts and doctors about the number of tests that the elderly are receiving. Continue reading →

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Washington Post/Kaiser Health News Also Looks at Use of Double CT Scans

Posted on June 20, 2011 by AHIP Coverage

The Washington Post and Kaiser Health News report on recently released CMS data on double CT scans. Continue reading →

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NY Times Reports That Some Patients Are Getting Double CT Scans Unnecessarily

Posted on June 18, 2011 by AHIP Coverage

The New York Times reports on new data showing hospitals are unnecessarily exposing patients to more radiation through double CT scans. Continue reading →

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In Maryland, Self-referrals Still Driving up Costs

Posted on May 18, 2011 by AHIP Coverage

The Baltimore Sun’s Jay Hancock continues his examination of self-referral facilities in Maryland and the impact on costs. Continue reading →

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Posted in: Cost Alert, Health Care Costs, In Case You Missed It