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December 14, 2012

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Governors weigh in on fiscal policy, healthcare

When representatives of the National Governors Assn. (NGA) met with President Obama last week, they offered their collective ideas on fiscal policy, including their take on healthcare. » More

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From the editor

When HHS produced new guidance for health plans participating in insurance exchanges, there's no doubt plan executives started doing some math in their heads. » More

Healthcare is on Washington's fiscal cliff

A s the nation stares over the edge of a $600 billion "fiscal cliff," financial experts say consolidation, cooperation and planning for the worst are the best strategies for physicians to employ next year. » More

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Bariatric surgery can help, but not cure, diabetes

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HHS encourages state-run exchanges

States will struggle with Medicaid costs

States push forward on exchanges

Medicaid opt-out problematic for states

Diabetes patients need drug therapy, coaching

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