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Study finds that 23 percent of diabetes treatment cost is avoidable
It is estimated that 1 out of 3 people can be expected to develop the disease in their lifetime. The majority of diabetes patients were found to experience at least one potentially avoidable complication, with a cost averaging $1,043 per year for patients with private insurance and $1,869 for those with Medicaid. The authors believe the results illustrate the value of using analytics on patient data, supporting the objectives of population health initiatives to identify opportunities for improving treatment while lowering cost.
Two-midnight rule coming to an end; hospitals in line for one-time payment
‘Innovation Center’ Tries to Reinvent Medicare
CMS may ban Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes for 2 years, sanction company, WSJ says
If the company doesn’t respond to the satisfaction of the regulators, CMS will impose the sanctions.
Maryland doctor sentenced for insurance fraud ordered to repay $3.1 million
Paramjit Singh Ajrawat performed less expensive procedures but falsely billed for procedures that provided higher reimbursement amounts.
40 things to know about healthcare costs
Healthcare Coverage Breakout for the Entire U.S. Population in 1 Chart
Houston psychiatrist sentenced 12 years for $158 million Medicaid fraud
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