Federal Spending news from FierceHealthcare
NewsDoc groups warn global federal cuts will damage care delivery
Healthcare providers are cautioning against across-the-board caps on federal spending, which would would have detrimental consequences for those who depend on federal programs for healthcare, as well Read more...
Senators' bipartisan push would publicize MDs' Medicare claims data
Senators Charles Grassley (R-Iowa) and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) introduced the "Strengthening Program Integrity and Accountability in Health Care Act of 2011" yesterday, with a key provision that would Read more...
HHS faces fraud, billing challenges in 2009
A new report by the HHS Office of the Inspector General concludes that protecting Medicare, Medicaid and the State Children's Health Insurance Program from fraud and billing mistakes will prove to be Read more...
| Press ReleasesFederal Health IT Market Poised to Weather Budget StormsAccording to Deltek, Federal spending on Health IT will grow from $4.5 billion in 2011 to $6.5 billion by 2016, far surpassing overall federal IT growth estimates HERNDON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Read more >> Health Sector Chugs Along in Otherwise Stalled EconomyHealth care employment and spending shares hit all-time highs while inflation remains subdued ANN ARBOR, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- According to the September Health Sector Economic Indicators briefs Read more >> The Health Spending Share of GDP Reaches 18 PercentANN ARBOR, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The health care spending share of GDP reached 18 percent in June 2009 and is now at 18.1 percent according to the August Health Sector Economic Indicators briefs Read more >> Virtual March to Stand Up for VeteransWASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The United States’ largest organization dedicated to advocating for our nation’s disabled veterans and their families and survivors, the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Read more >> |
