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Author Archives: Joe Eaton

Posted inHealth

The other Washington could hold the key to Medicare’s cost crisis

by Joe Eaton July 29, 2013January 28, 2022

A recent federal assessment of Medicare’s fiscal health contained a shred of good news — the public health insurance program for the elderly is burning through cash at a slightly slower rate than expected. Yet declining health care costs haven’t bought much time. According to that May report by the Boards of Trustees for Medicare, […]

Posted inHealth

Eyelid lifts skyrocket among Medicare patients, costing taxpayers millions

by Joe Eaton and David Donald May 28, 2013January 28, 2022
Posted inNational Security

After Sandy Hook shootings, NRA campaign clout still formidable

by Joe Eaton December 18, 2012January 7, 2022
Posted inDemocracy, Raw Deal

At Wal-Mart and elsewhere, jobs provide few hours, little stability

by Joe Eaton November 23, 2012January 28, 2022
Posted inHealth

Blistering inspector general report says feds are failing to fight Medicaid home care fraud

by Joe Eaton November 15, 2012January 28, 2022
Posted inHealth

IMPACT: Cabinet officials signal crackdown on Medicare billing abuse

by Fred Schulte and Joe Eaton September 24, 2012January 28, 2022
Posted inHealth

Hospitals grab at least $1 billion in extra fees for emergency room visits

by Joe Eaton and David Donald September 20, 2012January 28, 2022
Posted inAccountability

Accounting for limousines: A moving target

by Joe Eaton June 18, 2012January 7, 2022
Posted inDemocracy

On-call employment: Good for business, bad for workers

by Joe Eaton April 6, 2012January 28, 2022
Posted inHealth

CORRECTED: States pushing efforts to require certification for cleaning medical instruments

by Joe Eaton February 29, 2012January 7, 2022
Posted inHealth

Filthy surgical instruments: The hidden threat in America’s operating rooms

by Joe Eaton February 22, 2012January 28, 2022
Posted inDemocracy

Watchdog groups call on Newt Gingrich to disclose all health center clients

by Fred Schulte and Joe Eaton January 27, 2012January 28, 2022
Posted inDemocracy

Gingrich’s health center was power player in a host of Washington policy debates

by Fred Schulte and Joe Eaton January 26, 2012January 28, 2022
Posted inHealth

Is Michael Jackson’s doctor disqualified from Medicare? Or are two senators mistaken?

by Joe Eaton December 1, 2011January 7, 2022
Posted inHealth

Michael Jackson’s doctor, other convicted felons, still listed as Medicare providers

by Joe Eaton November 30, 2011January 28, 2022
Posted inHealth

Supreme Court will hear challenge to health reform law

by Joe Eaton November 14, 2011January 28, 2022
Posted inHealth

Digital mammography no better than film for most women, despite increased costs

by Joe Eaton October 17, 2011January 28, 2022
Posted inHealth

Debate rages over cancer screening

by Joe Eaton October 11, 2011January 28, 2022
Posted inHealth

Report faults Medicare controls on widely abused drugs

by Joe Eaton October 4, 2011January 7, 2022
Posted inHealth

Senators want more aggressive action to curb rampant Medicare fraud

by Joe Eaton September 29, 2011January 7, 2022
Posted inHealth, Manipulating Medicare

Doctors sue to end AMA’s role in setting Medicare payments

by Joe Eaton August 8, 2011January 7, 2022
Posted inAccountability

Federal fleet numbers in question again; first limos, now electric carts

by Joe Eaton June 23, 2011January 7, 2022
Posted inHealth

IMPACT: Bipartisan bill targets Medicare scammers

by Joe Eaton June 22, 2011January 7, 2022
Posted inHealth

Family docs seeking more members on AMA group with influence over Medicare pay

by Joe Eaton June 14, 2011January 7, 2022
Posted inDemocracy

Limousine liberals? Number of government-owned limos has soared under Obama

by Joe Eaton May 31, 2011January 7, 2022
Posted inHealth, Manipulating Medicare

Family docs not ready to leave AMA group with influence over Medicare pay

by Joe Eaton May 6, 2011January 7, 2022
Posted inHealth, Manipulating Medicare

IMPACT: Bills to open Medicare data pick up another supporter in Senate

by Joe Eaton April 21, 2011January 7, 2022
Posted inHealth

IMPACT: Little-known AMA committee that sets Medicare pay catches heat

by Joe Eaton April 19, 2011January 28, 2022
Posted inHealth

Medical device industry lobbies IRS, Congress to dodge health law tax

by Joe Eaton April 18, 2011January 7, 2022
Posted inHealth, Manipulating Medicare

Grassley, Wyden introduce bill to make Medicare data public

by Joe Eaton April 8, 2011January 7, 2022

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