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Million Hearts® Cardiovascular Disease Risk Reduction Model

Million Hearts ® Cardiovascular Disease Risk Reduction Model Heart attacks and strokes are the first and fifth leading causes of death, and major contributors to disability, in the United States. Evidence shows prevention of cardiovascular disease (CVD) can significantly reduce both CVD-related and Read more about Million Hearts® Cardiovascular Disease Risk Reduction Model
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Medicare announces participants for a new initiative to prevent heart attacks and strokes

Medicare announces participants for a new initiative to prevent heart attacks and strokes Today, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced 516 awardees in 47 states, Puerto Rico, and the District of Columbia to help reduce the risks for heart attacks and strokes among millions of Read more about Medicare announces participants for a new initiative to prevent heart attacks and strokes
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Data Brief: Evaluation of National Distributions of Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings

Data Brief: Evaluation of National Distributions of Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings Hospital Compare is a consumer-oriented website that provides information on how well hospitals provide care to their patients. This information can help consumers make informed decisions about their health Read more about Data Brief: Evaluation of National Distributions of Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings
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2015-2025 Projections of National Health Expenditures Data Released

2015-2025 Projections of National Health Expenditures Data Released Total health care spending growth is expected to average 5.8 percent annually over 2015-2025, according to a report published today as a ‘Web First’ by Health Affairs and authored by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ Read more about 2015-2025 Projections of National Health Expenditures Data Released
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Data Brief: 2016 Median Marketplace Deductible $850, with Seven Health Services Covered Before the Deductible on Average

Data Brief: 2016 Median Marketplace Deductible $850, with Seven Health Services Covered Before the Deductible on Average In the more than six years since the enactment of the Affordable Care Act, our country has made tremendous progress in improving access to health coverage and health care. The Read more about Data Brief: 2016 Median Marketplace Deductible $850, with Seven Health Services Covered Before the Deductible on Average
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Median Marketplace Deductible only $850

Median Marketplace Deductible only $850 Marketplace Enrollees are in Plans with Lower Deductibles, More Covered Health Services than Commonly Understood Consumers enrolled in a 2016 Health Insurance Marketplace plan have moderate deductibles and access to a number of covered health services before Read more about Median Marketplace Deductible only $850