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A new frontier for wireless medical devices?

Tuesday, May 22, 2012
An FCC vote this week could allocate part of the broadcast spectrum for a new wave of health care technology.
Posted In: fcc, health care

Health care costs climb for kids

Monday, May 21, 2012
A report from a new think tank called Health Care Cost Institute says spending on health care for children under 18 is rising nearly one-and-a-half times faster than for those 55 to 64.
Posted In: health care

A startling health-care bill

Wednesday, May 9, 2012
The mutual fund giant Fidelity calculates that a 65-year-old couple retiring in 2012 will need around $240,000 to cover medical expenses through their retirement. Ouch!
Posted In: health care, medical expenses, Retirement, retirement savings
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Getting bossy with doctors for cheaper treatment

Thursday, May 3, 2012
A new study finds financial incentives push doctors to offer pricier elective treatments. But CEOs can push back.
Posted In: health care, doctor
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A comparison-shopping site for health care

Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Silicon Valley venture capitalists bet big on a startup that says it will let consumers compare prices for medical procedures. Those can be very tough numbers to come by.
Posted In: doctor, comparison shopping, health care, castlight
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Can spying on workers be a good thing?

Monday, April 30, 2012
Do you work harder when someone is watching you? A company called Arrowsight that thinks you do. It's helping other companies install cameras in the workplace to make sure employees are doing their jobs correctly.
Posted In: spying, health care, Food, factory

Health insurers make premium paybacks

Thursday, April 26, 2012
Policyholders and employers in several states will get money back from their health care providers. It's all part of a plan to spend a bigger share of health care premiums on actual health care.
Posted In: health care, premium
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Health law uncertainty creates chaos for some doctors

Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Doubt about which parts of the health care law may stand, if any, is changing the way some doctors do business.
Posted In: health care reform law, health care

Anna Deavere Smith on storytelling in an era of identity politics and economics

Monday, April 23, 2012
Actress and playwright Anna Deavere Smith discusses telling stories about the big, complicated social issues of our time -- from the L.A. Riots to health care.
Posted In: Anna Deavere Smith, identity, health care

Medicare, Social Security get annual checkup

Monday, April 23, 2012
A trustee report on the fiscal health of Medicare and Social Security will allow political parties to spin their message.
Posted In: Social Security, health care

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