Agency to run program to keep Medicare hospital readmissions low | News-Gazette.com.
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Apparently this will be the wave of the future. Community based programs to reduce hospital usage.
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State’s 4-prescription policy pinching some Medicaid recipients – Springfield, IL – The State Journal-Register
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Curious policy. How do limit people to 4 prescriptions when doctor has seen fit to prescribe more than this. How does a pharmacist make this decision.
‘Bodega Clinicas’ Draw Interest of Health Officials – NYTimes.com
‘Bodega Clinicas’ Draw Interest of Health Officials – NYTimes.com.
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What do expect? People who need healthcare are going to get it one way or another: charity care, free clinics or cash clinics.
Medicare premiums could rise for many retirees | News-Gazette.com
Medicare premiums could rise for many retirees | News-Gazette.com.
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With healthcare costs continuing to rise, premiums will have to go up.
Illinois lawmakers get ready to expand our fiscal woes | Editorials | News Democrat
Illinois lawmakers get ready to expand our fiscal woes | Editorials | News Democrat.
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This is about responding to Obamacare. The state has to respond in some fashion. It is not as simplistic as just saying no to expanding Medicaid.