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Tuesday, September 25, 2012

Health Care

News                                                                                                                             
National Journal | Obama Administration Warns Hospitals on Fraud
The Obama administration warned hospitals on Monday that the government would vigorously pursue cases of fraud involving the use of electronic medical records to inflate bills and generate extra revenue.

Econ Comments & Analysis                                                                                            
Politico | War of words on Medicare Advantage
The Obama administration will announce later this week that the quality of private Medicare plans is on the rise, thanks to an $8 billion demonstration project that pays them bonuses for good performance.

Blogs                                                                                                                             
CATO | Should States Implement ObamaCare’s ‘Essential Health Benefits’ Mandate?
The Washington Post‘s Sarah Kliff writes that the Department of Health and Human Services has decided to “punt” on the “monumental” task of dictating exactly what types of coverage those who get health insurance through the individual market or small employers must purchase.
Library of Economics | Will ACA's cost-cutters outcut private insurers?
Earlier this month, health experts from the Obama Administration wrote up some advice on the next steps for health reform in the New England Journal of Medicine.  I recommend reading it: Not too technical, about 2500 words, it gives you a glance into your likely future.