Summary
The January-February 1983 issue of HealthPAC Bulletin highlights the ongoing challenges in healthcare policy, particularly focusing on the implications of the new Medicare reimbursement system based on Diagnostic Related Groups (DRGs). The issue features a critical examination of the drug policies in Bangladesh, emphasizing the influence of multinational pharmaceutical companies like Pfizer on local healthcare decisions. Notable articles discuss the financial misconduct of healthcare institutions, as reported by the General Accounting Office, revealing systemic fraud in Medicare and Medicaid reimbursements. The issue also includes a letter from Erica Gollub addressing the complexities of drug pricing and availability in Bangladesh, underscoring the tension between corporate interests and public health needs.
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Articles · 7
Maggie Kuhn discusses the ongoing changes and challenges in the health care system.
An overview of the editorial board and contributors to the HealthPAC Bulletin.
A report on financial misconduct in hospitals and the implications for health care costs.
Updates on changes in Medicare reimbursement and the implications for hospitals.
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An analysis of the first two years of the Reagan administration's health policy.
An overview of dental specialties and the importance of quality control in dental care.
A review of Paul Starr's book on the social transformation of American medicine.
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