Insight, analysis & opinion from Joe Paduda
For the first time since the first two years of the Clinton administration, Democrats are going to dominate the House, Senate, and occupy the White House, giving Capitol Hill a decidedly blue tint. There’s lots on the agenda, but three … Continue reading The Democrats win big. Now what?
Read More...The public does not like health insurance companies. And neither does Congress. Health plans are blamed for rising health care costs by far more Americans than point an accusing finger at pharma companies, the government, hospitals or physicians. Fully 41% … Continue reading What’s that light in the tunnel?
Read More...Most pollsters have Obama well ahead nationally and in the swing states, with Gallup reporting he has almost reached a double-digit lead.. And after last night’s debate, which Obama ‘won‘ handily more independents look to be behind his campaign (although … Continue reading Obama wins. Now what?
Read More...Some hospitals in Connecticut are throwing what amounts to a temper tantrum. They are outraged that workers comp payers are actually paying them according to state law. Strange, but true. Sources indicate that Yale-New Haven Hospital and their affiliates have … Continue reading Time for work comp insurers to Man Up
Read More...It’s over, done, finished. For a few months, anyway. With the overwhelming Congressional vote to override Pres Bush’s veto of the Medicare bill (keeping physician reimbursement levels and cutting subsidies for health plans’ Medicare Advantage and Private Fee For Service), … Continue reading Doctors ascendent, health plans not so much
Read More...The Medicare vote to rescind the 10% cut in physician reimbursement likely kept many docs in the business of providing medical care to workers comp patients. But that ‘stay of execution’ ends Jan 1 2010 when a 21% cut is … Continue reading Regulators dodged a bullet, but another one’s in the chamber
Read More...It is looking increasingly likely that the Democratic party will win big in November – with GOP strategists expecting a loss of 20 House and 6 Senate seats, along with the White House. Optimistic Dems are hoping for even more; … Continue reading The Dems win the election. Now what?
Read More...I’m mystified, perplexed, confused, confounded, and appalled. There’s just no other logical reaction to the goings-on in the Sunshine State, where several workers comp payers are actually supporting a major increase in reimbursement for outpatient facilities – an increase that … Continue reading What’s coming in Florida
Read More...Disclaimer – This is the kind of post that makes one want to take a shower after reading. My apologies to readers without convenient access to bathing facilities. One of the fastest growing segments of the surgical industry is the … Continue reading Why are there so many spinal implants?
Read More...Medicare is to Workers Comp as: a) Mars is to deck stain b) surgery is to literature c) a jelly sandwich is to Colorado d) all of the above e) none of the above If you chose (d), congratulations, you … Continue reading Today’s SAT question
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