Slowdown in Health Care Costs Expected to Continue

Slowdown in health care costs expected to continue
The high price of new “specialty” drugs to treat serious chronic illnesses, such as autoimmune diseases and some types of cancer. ? Industry consolidation, with big hospitals buying up smaller ones, as well as medical practices and rehab centers. Read more on Topeka Capital Journal

Idaho launches justice reform push
The effort will be aided by the Pew Charitable Trusts, the U.S. Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Assistance, and the Council of State Governments' Justice Center. The state qualified for more … South Carolina was expecting an increase of 3 … Read more on The Spokesman Review

Cutting Medicare Part B drug payments isn't worth the cost to Pennsylvania: As …
Already, some 240 community-based cancer treatment centers have been forced to close their doors since 2007. And the Community Oncology Alliance reports more than 400 are facing financial difficulties. Thanks to the recent sequester spending cuts, Part … Read more on PennLive.com