Monthly Archives: April 2012

Where America needs doctors, in one map – by counties…check it out!!

Posted on April 18, 2012 by Alexandra

This is very cool!! Geographic data firm Esri has put together a county-by-county map of which parts of the country have the greatest need for doctors right now. Click through for an interactive version, the dark blue counties have a … Continue reading →

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Californians Struggle To Find Accurate Medical Pricing…my head just nods….

Posted on April 16, 2012 by Alexandra

California residents are having difficulty obtaining accurate price estimates for medical procedures despite a state law requiring hospitals to publish average charges for common procedures on a state website. Barriers To Finding Accurate Pricing Although the law — enacted in … Continue reading →

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Lawmakers To Address Proposed Budget Cuts, Pension Reform Plan – specifically for California…

Posted on April 9, 2012 by Alexandra

When they return from their spring recess on Monday, California lawmakers will face decisions on proposals that would make cuts to certain government programs and reform the public employee pension system. Proposed Cuts Lawmakers likely will debate strategies for addressing … Continue reading →

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Calif. Top State in Recouping Funds From Medicaid Fraud – Very encouraging….

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Alexandra

In fiscal year 2011, California recovered $388.26 million through Medicaid fraud and patient abuse investigations, as well as civil and criminal cases, according to a report from HHS Office of the Inspector General, FierceHealthcare reports. The amount is the most … Continue reading →

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