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Those who are implementing the accountable care act are not the same…
Why Is Washington So Polarized?
Despite President Obama’s recent overtures to Republican members of Congress, people who…
Direct Health Care Services for the Uninsured
Two weeks ago I wrote about some of the unintended, but positive,…
Health IT and Sequestration
HIT has thus far survived several fiscal cliffs, a major recession, an…
HIMSS 2013: Mayhem or Magic?
With the closing of the HIMSS13 annual conference, I am reminded of…
HIMSS 13: HHS Final Ruling Changes the Rules & Roles for HIPAA Hosting
At HIMSS 13, I attended a session, A Dialogue on HIPAA/HITECH Compliance:…
Sequestration Reduced Your Medicare Pay? You Have Four Options
It’s no April Fools’ Day joke. Your Medicare revenue cut begins on…
Minnesota Legislature Passes Major Healthcare Exchange Bill by Close Vote
By a very narrow vote of 37-28, actually closer than I…
The Continuing Explosion in Healthcare Costs
First posted on The Fickenscher Files on 3/4/2013Essential health benefits are defined, but the…