All GLG News Analyses Filed Under: Healthcare Services
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From a physician point of view
November 16, 2009
AHA applauds reform bill, urges further adjustments | www.modernhealthcare.com
1) Senate won't have a public option, but with some sort of tax on health-related industry and the wealthy2) Patients with federally funded plans will continue to have access problems that will worsen as expenditures increase3) Physician frustrations have not been addressed, and will worsen over time. This will contribute to the impending physician shortage as more physician retire earlier.
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What are these “Further Adjustments?”
November 11, 2009
AHA applauds reform bill, urges further adjustments | www.modernhealthcare.com
Healthcare Reform has passed the House, with some changes from the two versions in the Senate. What are the items that will affect hospitals and what can hospitals expect for margins in the future.
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Health Tourism in Ghana a reality or a dream?
November 8, 2009
Ghana targets health tourism boom | news.bbc.co.uk
Due to the increasing costs or health care in the U.S and the perception that health care is cheaper in other countries, even with the travel and housing expenses, patients are succumbing to the foreign markets.India, Indonesia and other countries, with lower costs of labor and less expenses overall are getting into the market of delivering surgical services such as cardiac and cosmetic surgery at bargain prices.The question is this really a bargain and what are the real issues?
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Healthy if You're Wealthy: Ghana offers Choices
November 2, 2009
Ghana targets health tourism boom | news.bbc.co.uk
Article provides a spa in Ghana as an example of a boom in health tourism to that country. Medical tourism is popular already but many of those seeking care come from countries with less well developed services and tend to visit Western hospitals, rather than the reverse. There remains a need for basic health care services in Ghana (and elsewhere) but this does not seem to cater for any but the affluent.
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Ghana Targets Health Tourism Boom: More Evidence of Globalization
October 31, 2009
Ghana targets health tourism boom | news.bbc.co.uk
Just as high tech products are manufactured in Asian countries for a fraction of the cost, medical procedures will be provided in less developed countries for a fraction of the cost in the not so distant future.It will initially be low tech procedures such as cosmetic operations and minor procedures and will go on to more complex procedures like orthopedic and cardiac surgeries.
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Express Scripts feeling Growing Pains
October 29, 2009
Express Scripts to Close NextRx Deal in 4Q | quicktake.morningstar.com
On 11/04/09 TriCare, the health insurance plan for the US Military and its families are being moved to a new pharmacy benefit administered by Express Scripts. Despite assurances of transparency and no change in pharmacies, thousands of beneficiaries are being directed by Express Scripts to a single option for the most expensive drugs or specialty pharmacy products. This distributor is Curascript, wholly owned by Express Scripts.
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Panvax H1N1 approval good for Swine Flu Pandemic Control
September 21, 2009
Panvax H1N1 Approval For Registration For Use in Australia by Therapeutic Goods Administration | www.pharmalive.com
Panvax H1N1 approval for Australian use by therapeutics means will have a Preventive & curative effects in global pandemic control of swine Flu.
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Strengthening Senior Management always benefits an Organization
September 10, 2009
Strand strengthens its senior management cadre with François Mandeville | www.pharmabiz.com
In any organization, Senior Managers are key thinkers & solution providers for growth & maintainance of that Organization.Strand strenghthening its senior management cadre with Francois Mandeville will certainly benefit them in future.
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ANATOMICAL PATHOLOGY BUSINESS ANALYSIS
September 4, 2009
ANATOMICAL PATHOLOGY CASE STUDY | projectsolution.webs.com
The Anatomic Pathology Laboratories are taking a hard look at how to improve their standing in the market. Given the current industry trend of consolidation, where a few laboratories increasingly dominate the market, and where reimbursements are under pressure, opportunities to increase capacity, enhance revenue, and mitigate liability are scarce.
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Malpractice reform-key issue to reduce cost
August 30, 2009
Deficit Plays into Health Reform | www.washingtonpost.com
1- Its very hasty move to pass a gigantic move of health reform in such a short time and with very little home work. It should be done in steps.2- MALPRACTICE reform 3- Health insurance reform. 4- Financial incentives for the small businesses for health benefits.5- Better and consistent provider payment system.
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