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A brief by the Dartmouth Institute finds that Medicare spending for chronically ill patients at the end of life went up more than 15 percent from 2007 to 2010. original article source From: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20130614/End-of-life-care-Study-finds-quality-improving-but-costs-increasing.aspx

In addition, while states are budgeting for modest increases in Medicaid spending next year, those expenditures are poised to increase in future years, he said. Health care costs are rising at a slower rate than in the past, but it is unclear how long that will last (Fletcher, 6/12). original article source From: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20130614/State-highlights-Budgets-reflect-modest-Medicaid-increases3b-Calif-health-care-companies-deal-with-data-breaches3b-Nevada-faces-patient-dumping-lawsuit.aspx

The Arizona House early Thursday passed an $8.8 billion state budget that includes a proposal to pursue the health law’s Medicaid expansion. News outlets also report on related action in Ohio and Michigan. original article source From: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20130614/Ariz-gov-claims-a-win-as-House-approves-Medicaid-expansion-plan.aspx

As the protests have grown, so has the list of causes. At the center is a package of changes to voting rules and a tax reform plan working its way through the legislature that would reduce individual and corporate income taxes and expand the sales tax. Protesters have also rallied against the expansion of school…

Parties in health care court cases in California and New York reach settlements after privacy and Medicaid fraud lawsuits. original article source From: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20130613/Privacy-Medicaid-fraud-lawsuits-yield-settlements-in-Calif-NY.aspx

As states’ legislative sessions draw to a close, some lawmakers are pressing for action. Meanwhile, media outlets track updates in Michigan, New Hampshire, Mississippi, Colorado, Ohio and Alabama. original article source From: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20130612/Crunch-time-for-states-still-on-fence-about-Medicaid-expansion.aspx

What if you could hire a team of software engineers to start from scratch in developing an IT system to fit the needs of your organization? Does that sound too good to be true? That is exactly what JenCare Neighborhood Medical Centers is doing. What if you could hire a team of software engineers to…

The numbers in the Rand study … should not be a surprise to people who have been paying attention. Numerous studies now, including in Missouri, have pointed to the simple reality of the policy implications of the ACA to argue for Medicaid expansion. original article source From: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20130612/Viewpoints-Medicaid-expansion-makes-sense3b-Budget-cuts-hurt-Alzheimers-research3b-Lack-of-transparency-in-generic-Rx-prices.aspx

Facing potential financial penalties from Medicare, more hospitals are changing decades-old practices that contribute to the din. original article source From: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20130612/Hospitals-attempt-to-address-patient-noise-complaints.aspx

The Wall Street Journal details a report from the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of the Inspector General. Meanwhile, Kaiser Health News reports on a study that details missed savings of prescription drug costs. original article source From: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20130612/Missed-savings-opportunities-in-Medicare-program.aspx