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Jeff Lagasse

By Jeff Lagasse | 04:25 pm | November 01, 2019
The $52 trillion plan would seek to bring in about $9 trillion over 10 years by diverting funds employers pay to private health plans.
By Jeff Lagasse | 12:43 pm | November 01, 2019
More than 85% don't know the basic benefits that health insurance plans must cover under the Affordable Care Act, a rise from previous years.
By Jeff Lagasse | 03:59 pm | October 31, 2019
Successive rounds of unnecessary testing can cause physical and psychological harm to patients and waste an estimated $200 billion annually.
By Jeff Lagasse | 12:51 pm | October 31, 2019
Adoption of telehealth for mental health services is increasing, highlighting the need for a more cohesive legal and regulatory framework.
By Jeff Lagasse | 04:08 pm | October 30, 2019
Patients who self-identified as black were 9% less likely to be admitted to specialized cardiac care units.
By Jeff Lagasse | 12:39 pm | October 30, 2019
In an ongoing effort to consolidate and reduce debt, CHS is exiting the state in a deal expected to close by year's end.
By Jeff Lagasse | 04:38 pm | October 29, 2019
Discussing benefits and risks of low-value diagnostic testing via head CT scan with patients can reduce the prevalence of such testing.
By Jeff Lagasse | 12:27 pm | October 29, 2019
Wasteful spending is an increasingly thorny problem in healthcare, especially with the industry comprising an ever-larger portion of GDP.
By Jeff Lagasse | 04:13 pm | October 28, 2019
While optional Medicare for All is popular among voters, many are wary of breaking from the traditional private insurance system.
By Jeff Lagasse | 01:15 pm | October 28, 2019
These new technologies also allow primary care offices to deepen their relationships with their patients and provide a fuller spectrum of care.