Health and Technology

Healthcare compromise revealed

Obama, other Dems praise new health compromise - Forbes.com.

Obama hailed "a creative new framework that I believe will help pave the way for final passage of legislation and a historic achievement for the American people." He said, "I support this effort, especially since it's aimed at increasing choice and competition and lowering cost."

A provision opening Medicare to uninsured Americans between the ages of 55 and 64 drew praise from some liberals.

HITECH beefs up HIPAA rules

In the News.

The Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act significantly increased financial penalties against healthcare providers and health plans for HIPAA infractions and called for a prompt response against violators. The rule will take effect Nov. 30

Additional Information:
HHS Strengthens HIPAA Enforcement | Reuters.

Has Stimulus increased EMR/EHR adoption?

This Friday marks the close of the first reporting period for Recovery Act funds. Any grants or loans awarded between February 17th (the signing of the bill) and September 30th will be reported in the survey. Results will be posted on Recovery.gov. 

Survey: What affect has the Stimulus Bill had on EMR adoption rates? 

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Health Care Proposals Compared

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Health care legislation is taking shape in both the House and Senate. Details are being negotiated and any final bill would have to meld proposals from both chambers. A look at various proposals:

Here are the names of the various proposals and the answer to "HOW YOU CHOOSE YOUR HEALTH INSURANCE":

1. The Senate Finance Committee's bill: Self-employed people and small businesses could pick a plan offered through new state-based purchasing pools. Employees would be generally allowed to keep their work-provided coverage.
2. The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee's bill: Individuals and small businesses could purchase insurance through state-based purchasing pools called American Health Benefit Gateways.
3. The House Democratic bill (three committees have approved slightly different versions that still must be merged): Through a new Health Insurance Exchange open to individuals and, initially, small employers; it could be expanded to large employers over time. States could opt to operate their own exchanges in place of the national exchange if they follow federal rules.
4. The House Republican outline: No new purchasing exchange or marketplace is proposed. Health savings accounts and flexible spending plans would be strengthened.
5. President Obama's proposal: Small businesses and people without access to affordable insurance through their employer or elsewhere would have access to a new exchange starting in 2013. Illegal immigrants would not be able to shop in the exchange.

Read the full article for the scoop on each plan:
WHO'S COVERED:
COST:
HOW IT'S PAID FOR:
REQUIREMENTS FOR INDIVIDUALS:
REQUIREMENTS FOR EMPLOYERS:
SUBSIDIES:
BENEFITS PACKAGE:
INSURANCE INDUSTRY RESTRICTIONS:
GOVERNMENT-RUN PLAN:
HOW YOU CHOOSE YOUR HEALTH INSURANCE:
CHANGES TO MEDICAID:

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Sources: Associated Press research, Kaiser Family Foundation.

via www.nytimes.com

P4 Medicine™: Predictive, Preventive, Personalized, and Participatory

Dr Leroy Hood, MD, PhD

2009 Personalized Health Care National Conference
'Transorming Health Care Through Personalized Medicine'
October 1-2, 2009
The Ohio State University Medical Center 

Health Care in the 21^st Century: 
      P4 Medicine™: Predictive, Preventive, Personalized, and Participatory

The goal of systems biology is to fundamentally transform the practice of medicine, and ISB researchers have taken the leadership role in catalyzing this transformation. We are developing tools and techniques, and pursuing research that will usher in a new era of predictive, preventive, personalized and participatory medicine.

A Doctor's Vision of the Future of Medicine | Newsweek Science | Newsweek.com.

The Tipping Point in Personalized Medicine

Dr. Clay Marsh speaking at 2009 Personalized Health Care National Conference

'Transorming Health Care Through Personalized Medicine' 

October 1-2, 2009

The Ohio State University Medical Center

Relating Personalized Medicine to Malcolm Gladwell's book The tipping point.

He also referenced the New Yorker article on McAllen Texas as an example of lack of coordination. 

Spend More, Get Less? The Health Care 'Conundrum' : NPR.

McAllen, Texas and the high cost of health care : The New Yorker.

Visit this link for all #PHC related tweets. 

Personalized HealthCare: The Foundation of Rational Health Reform

Title: "Personalized HealthCare: The Foundation of Rational Health Reform"
2009 Personalized Health Care National Conference
'Transorming Health Care Through Personalized Medicine'
October 1-2, 2009
The Ohio State University Medical Center 

Dr. Ralph Snyderman, MD Chancellor Emeritus, Duke University; Director, Duke Center for research on Prospective Health Care; Chairman, Poventys, Durham, NC

Key Factors in Healthcare Reform

• Universal access
• Health education and personal empowerment
• Personalized prevention and strategic health planning
• Biomedical research and regulatory reform
• Delivery systems integration
• Reimbursement reform

Ohio State Hosting Personalized Healthcare Conference

Media-Newswire.com - Press Release Distribution - PR Agency.

Ohio State University’s Center for Personalized Health Care is hosting experts from across the country Oct. 1-2 to discuss how the latest scientific breakthroughs are making personalized health care a reality. Ohio State’s second national conference is being held in the Biomedical Research Tower, 460 W. 12th Ave.

Related Links:

Blog: Personalized Health Care at Ohio State

About the Conference « Personalized Health Care at Ohio State

2009 National Conference on Personalized Health Care.

I will be attending as a member of the Social Media and you can follow my tweets @jodyNwellness

2009 National Conference on Personalized Health Care

2009 National Conference on Personalized Health Care.

The Ohio State University Center for personalized health care invites you to attend its second national conference on Personalized Health Care, October 1-2, 2009. 

The theme of this year’s conference is “Transforming Health Care Through Personalized Medicine.” Topics focus on the care delivery model, applications of genetics/genomics in clinical medicine, the latest breakthroughs in science and the challenges of making personalized health care a reality. The conference will bring together academic leaders, industry experts, government policy makers and healthcare providers from around the nation to discuss the latest developments in personalized medicine research and the challenges of translating these discoveries into clinical practice. 

Reality Check: FAQs on Health Insurance Reform

Frequently Asked Questions about Health Insurance Reform | Health Insurance Reform Reality Check.

"Rationing" I have heard many people worry that health care will be "rationed" under health reform. I won’t be able to get certain tests or procedures. What if I want those tests and what if they detect something that could save my life? 

Burdening Government Isn’t health reform going to put more burdens on federal and state governments because we will be covering more people without insurance? 

Cost This legislation is going to cost more than a trillion dollars, how can we afford that? 

Uninsured vs. Costs Why should people with insurance pay to cover those who don’t have it? They are already paying for the uninsured. 

Seniors You keep talking about expanding insurance coverage by cutting Medicare. Why would health reform be good for seniors? 

A lot of seniors seem to be concerned about a provision in the House bill that would provide counseling for end of life care. They think it sounds like the government will come along every five years and require you to talk about how you want to end your life. 

Insurance Exchange & Public Option What is the insurance exchange? What are the benefits of the public option? 

TRICARE and Military Families I am active duty military and I am worried that health reform will affect my care under TRICARE.

These questions are addressed here