The fight about health care and insurance continues, and it’s not just about federal reforms — although that certainly takes a front seat in the upcoming legislative agenda. Stopping federal health care reform is the goal of at least seven health care-related bills that will be considered when New Hampshire’s 2011 legislative session opens Jan. 5.
Today, we continue our survey of newly proposed laws with a snapshot look at the health care bills and some particular developments to keep an eye on.
December 29th, 2010 | Posted in Commerce,costs,Health,health care,health insurance,hospitals, clinics, nursing homes,insurance,Weekly Briefing | Read More »
The commission studying health care costs will greet two new members and hear from New Hampshire’s hospitals when it meets for its third regular meeting today. The Commission on Health Care Cost Containment stemmed from Senate Bill 505, which passed earlier this year. Members are charged with creating a first-of-its-kind study of general health care [...]
December 14th, 2010 | Posted in Commerce,costs,Health,health care,health insurance,hospitals, clinics, nursing homes,insurance,Weekly Briefing | Read More »
After a rocky start, the commission to study health care costs in New Hampshire will hold its first regular meeting on Tuesday.
Understanding the impact of health care economics is important given its growing influence across the economy. According to the N.H. Center for Public Policy Studies, personal health care costs made up 18 percent of the state economy in 2009. That’s double the amount from 1989, and it could grow to 25 percent or more in another 20 years.
October 18th, 2010 | Posted in Commerce,costs,Health,health insurance,hospitals, clinics, nursing homes,insurance,Weekly Briefing | Read More »
Unused prescription drugs could soon be donated to some uninsured or underinsured patients in New Hampshire. The Board of Pharmacy is working with three test sites in Hanover, Rochester and Exeter to roll out the Unused Prescription Drug Program created by the Legislature in 2006.
It’s a social cause that could save the state a lot of money, too.
February 19th, 2010 | Posted in By the Issues,costs,Health,insurance,Medicaid,Money,prescriptions,prisons & jails | Read More »
