Tag: Waste Fraud and Abuse

Addressing the Issue of Health Care Waste

Posted on May 10, 2012 by AHIP Coverage

An article in The Atlantic addresses a very real problem with the health care system—health care waste. Continue reading →

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Posted in: Health Care Costs, Uncategorized

Health Plans Leading the Effort to Fight Health Care Fraud

Posted on February 24, 2012 by AHIP Coverage

Over the past 25 years, America’s health insurers have taken an active and aggressive role in combating fraud. Continue reading →

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Posted in: AHIP, AHIP Studies and Reports, Fact Check, Issue Alert

The Higher Costs of Self-Referrals

Posted on December 1, 2011 by AHIP Coverage

NPR’s Shots blog reports on a new study highlighting the higher costs associated with providers who use self-referrals to boost their bottom lines. Continue reading →

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Posted in: Health Care Costs

Congressman Argues in Order to End Medicare Fraud We Have to Stop Pay-and-Chase

Posted on November 18, 2011 by AHIP Coverage

An opinion piece from U.S. Representative Peter Roskam says that in order to end Medicare fraud the nation must end pay-and-chase. Continue reading →

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

Drug Non-Adherence Costs $290 Billion Per Year; Health Plans Have Tools to Address the Problem

Posted on November 3, 2011 by AHIP Coverage

A new media report highlights a campaign to increase medication adherence. Health plans have many programs and tools that are helping meet the goals of the campaign. Continue reading →

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Posted in: AHIP, AHIP Studies and Reports, Health Care Costs

Stat of the Day: $6.8 Billion Spent Yearly on 12 Unnecessary Tests and Treatments

Posted on November 1, 2011 by AHIP Coverage

Kaiser Health News reports on a recent study in the Annals of Internal Medicine that examined the amount of money the U.S. spends on 12 unnecessary tests and treatments. Continue reading →

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Posted in: Health Care Costs, Stat of the Day

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

U.S. Attorney: “Medicare Fraud Is Rapidly Eclipsing the Drug Trade”

Posted on September 13, 2011 by AHIP Coverage

Reason’s Peter Suderman takes an extensive look at Medicare fraud. Suderman’s piece includes interviews with former prosecutors and uses various data points to demonstrate the magnitude of the problem. Continue reading →

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

A Picture Is Worth 1,000 Words

Posted on August 31, 2011 by AHIP Coverage

This infographic paints a compelling picture about the potential costs associated with hospital stays. Continue reading →

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Posted in: Health Care Costs

Economist Chart: Estimated Waste in American Health Care Spending

Posted on August 25, 2011 by AHIP Coverage

The Economist examines wasteful spending in the U.S. health care system. Continue reading →

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