Julie Appleby

Hospitals, Testing Companies Face Questions About Value Of Community Screenings

kaiserhealthnews.org — May 13, 2013 This KHN story was produced in collaboration with Hospitals hoping to attract patients and build their brands are teaming up with medical-screening companies to promote tests aimed at consumers worried about potentially deadly heart disease or strokes.

Dangers found in lack of safety oversight for Medicare drug benefit

washingtonpost.com — But an investigation by ProPublica has found the program, in its drive to get drugs into patients' hands, has failed to properly monitor safety. An analysis of four years of Medicare prescription records shows that some doctors and other health professionals across the country prescribe large quantities of drugs that are potentially harmful, disorienting or addictive for their patients.

Oregon's Medicaid Lottery: A Participant's View

kaiserhealthnews.org — May 10, 2013 This KHN story was produced in collaboration with A study of Oregonians who won a 2008 state lottery to get Medicaid benefits has sparked an intense debate about the value of expanding health care to the poor and about the benefits of health insurance in general.

Health Perks Geared To Top Workers Could Trigger Penalties Under Health Law

kaiserhealthnews.org — May 09, 2013 This KHN story was produced in collaboration with Many executives have long enjoyed perks like free health care and better health benefits for themselves and their families. But under a little noticed anti-discrimination provision in the federal health law, such advantages could soon trigger fines of up to $500,000.

Disfigured veteran deals with disrespect at home

usatoday.com — On May 5th, 2007, USMC Cpl. Ronny Porta, was in a Humvee that was struck by an IED, killing his two best friends and burning Cpl. Porta over 80% of his body. In addition to the severe burns, he lost his right arm and fingers on his left hand.

Relive It (CNN’s 90 Minutes of Awesome)

editors.talkingpointsmemo.com — If you missed the CNN Boston bombing arrest rollercoaster and maybe even more if you saw it, we've put together this quick mash up of CNN's rapid run from 'break in the case' to 'suspect ID'd' to 'arrest has been...

Doctor-Owned Hospitals Prosper Under Health Law

kaiserhealthnews.org — Apr 12, 2013 Doctor-owned hospitals are earning many of the largest bonuses from the federal health law's new quality programs, even as the law halts their growth. The hospitals, many of which specialize in heart or orthopedic surgeries, have long drawn the ire of federal lawmakers and competitors.

Consumer Groups Fear Patients Could Be Hit With Large Out-Of-Pocket Costs

kaiserhealthnews.org — Apr 09, 2013 Consumer groups are warning that insurers and employers may be able to keep offering health plans next year that include out-of-pocket caps for individuals of $12,500 or more -- double the amount allowed under the federal health law.

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90 percent of Americans don't know when new insurance kicks in

deseretnews.com — Though the new health insurance is on the horizon, 90 percent of Americans didn't know when the exchanges open or when insurance would kick in. Though the new health insurance is on the horizon, 90 percent of Americans don't know when the exchanges open or when insurance would kick in, according to Bankrate.