The controversial new OPPS rule.
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Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, U.S.↗
Biomedical subjects
John H Ferman
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2001 Federal health policy activities.
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Bioterrorism↗
Budget highlights for FY 2003.
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Budgets↗
An emerging Medicare reform package.
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A Medicare reform package emerges.
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2002 election results. How will the GOP's agenda affect healthcare spending.
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Health Care Reform↗
The rising cost of healthcare. Cost increases drive healthcare to the top of the domestic policy agenda.
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Lessons in grassroots lobbying. FY 2003 Omnibus Appropriations bill earmarks spending for healthcare providers.
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Budgets↗
Securing federal support for healthcare projects. Building strong government relationships is key.
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Cooperative Behavior↗
The medicare drug bill. What's in it for fee-for-service providers?
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Economics, Hospital↗
Should you hire a contract lobbyist? Employing a contract lobbyist can be the key to securing government support.
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Contract Services↗
Preparing for the Medicare drug benefit. The proposed Medicare legislation spells tough times ahead for most providers.
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The new Medicare drug law. Analysts provide a "view from Washington" on this far-reaching initiative.
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Boulders in the rock pile. Several significant issues will drive health policy in 2004 and just beyond.
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Pay for performance gaining popularity. This evolving payment methodology holds significant implications for providers.
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Benchmarking↗
Understanding pay-for-performance programs.
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Health Maintenance Organizations↗
Pay for performance: obstacles/implications. Despite challenges, pay-for-performance programs are here to stay.
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Income↗