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Majority of Market Now Adopting Value–Driven Healthcare, Leavitt Says
In a speech delivered to the 2007 HIMSS Annual Conference and Exhibition, H&HS Secretary Michael Leavitt said he expects a rapid transformation to a competition-based healthcare system in the U.S.
Healthcare Finance News, March 2007
Bipartisan Blueprint for Health Reform Ten Senate Leaders Say, "Let's Fix Health Care Now"
Ten senators – five from each party – sent a straightforward letter to the President inviting him to work with them to fix the nation's healthcare system.
February 2007
HHS Announces 175 Companies Formally Commit to Bush Transparency Plan
HHS’ Secretary Michael Leavitt announced that 175 companies - up from 100 in December - have now pledged to abide by Bush’s transparency plan.
Healthcare Finance News, January 2007
State Legislation Relating to Disclosure of Hospital and Health Charges
The need for price transparency is emerging as one of the hotter topics in the area of consumer directed health care.
National Conference of State Legislature, December 2006
Clearing the Way for Transparency in Health Care
President Bush urges that better information be made available to the public about the costs and quality of health care.
HFM, October 2006
Advance Estimates
Four approaches to price transparency in health care
HFM, August 2006
Informing patients up front about ‘out of pocket’ costs aids POS collections
Mayo tool gives fast results for contracted, self-pay accounts
Health Access Management,
June 2006
Transparency in Healthcare is a Priority
Americans know the price of almost everything they pay for, except for one of the most important things they pay for—their healthcare.
The Hill, May 2006
What’s Your Strategy for Developing Rational Pricing?
This project is a collaborative effort by Innovative Health Solutions and the Healthcare Management Association.
HFMA & IHS, December 2005