Device firms face tax, transparency
Two provisions of the health care reform law passed in March 2010 affect medical device companies. A 2.3% tax on companies' gross sales from medical devices starting in 2013 will help pay for reform. In addition, drug and device companies will have to publicly report gifts and payments made to…
What can we learn from Grand Junction?
Grand Junction, Colorado, about half way between Denver and Salt Lake City, is known for its dramatic red-rock country, mountain biking, river rafting, and other outdoor activities. With about 50,000 people, it's not a big population center, but it's become a big dot on the health care map. That's because…
For ORs, more pressure to perform
How health care reform will affect hospitals and other facilities will be unfolding for years. There will be some time to prepare. Under the sweeping reform law passed in March 2010, the major expansion in insurance coverage won't take effect until 2014. The Congressional Budget Office estimates the reform legislation…
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