A new paper at the National Bureau of Economic Research assesses whether primary care can impact downstream utilization.
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New data from the American Medical Association provides insights into the sources of physician revenue.
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A paper published by the National Bureau of Economic Research examines the economic impact of pharmacogenomic testing.
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Two new papers provide more analysis on the concentration and persistence of health spending.
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Time to evaluate again my dismal projections of trends in the coming year.
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A quick review of some of the trends and developments in health care in 2017.
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Wishing all my readers a warm, memorable holiday season. As always, enjoy your family and friends. Focus on your blessings, accept your trials. And believe in your strength.
The PriceWaterhouseCooper Health Research institute Identifies top health issues for 2018.
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A study published in the American Journal of Managed Care assesses the impact of high-deductible plans on low-value health services.
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WillisTowersWatson issues results from its annual Global Benefits Attitudes Survey.
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The Food & Drug Administration releases guidance on issues related to health care software.
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A survey by Leavitt Partners and the University of Utah reveals divides in patient, employer and physician perceptions of quality.
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A Deloitte report looks at health plan financial performance over the last few years.
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CMS' creation of a value-based purchasing modifier used with reimbursement seems to have little actual correlation with quality of care.
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About this Blog
The Healthy Skeptic is a website about the health care system, and is written by Kevin Roche, who has many years of experience working in the health industry. Mr. Roche is available to assist health care companies through consulting arrangements through Roche Consulting, LLC and may be reached at khroche@healthy-skeptic.com.