Bush, Kerry highlight health reform differences
Washington, D.C.-Although economic growth and Iraq/terrorism are the top issues shaping voter decisions this election year, healthcare tops the second tier, emerging as an area where both candidates believe they can map out distinctive positions. Republicans see the gap narrowing between those voters who believe that Democrats will handle healthcare issues better than Republicans and expect to gain by touting their efforts to expand Medicare. The Bush campaign aims to "build on our success," says campaign health policy advisor Megan Hauck, by backing association health plans, refundable tax credits, additional tax breaks for health savings accounts, and support for health information technology.
In this latest episode of Tuning In to the C-Suite podcast, Briana Contreras, an editor with MHE had the pleasure of meeting Loren McCaghy, director of consulting, health and consumer engagement and product insight at Accenture, to discuss the organization's latest report on U.S. consumers switching healthcare providers and insurance payers.
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Price Transparency Reveals Multiple Dimensions of Healthcare Inequities Beyond Just Patients
October 23rd 2024Pricing data shows that doctors serving these communities facing economic challenges are paid less by insurers, effectively penalizing doctors for working in areas where people most need their care.
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In our latest "Meet the Board" podcast episode, Managed Healthcare Executive Editors caught up with editorial advisory board member, Eric Hunter, CEO of CareOregon, to discuss a number of topics, one including the merger that never closed with SCAN Health Plan due to local opposition from Oregonians.
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