Denying requests for services isn't a good way for doctors to improve patient satisfaction, according to a study in JAMA internal medicine.
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Research carried by the Annals of Internal Medicine focuses on preventable spending among high-cost Medicare patients.
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The annual CMS Office of the Actuary report on national health spending, covering 2016, has been issued.
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New work from Stanford scientists helps identify patients most likely to die and therefore be good candidates for palliative care.
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A report from Rising Medical looks at trends in workers' compensation claims.
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A research letter in JAMA Internal Medicine examines consumer behavior when covered by a high-deductible health plan.
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CVS is buying Aetna in a widely expected, but hard to understand, deal.
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A study in the Annals of Family Medicine examines changes in the use of shared decision-making.
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West conducted a survey of health care professionals and patients regarding quality perceptions and issues.
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A Leavitt Partners analysis finds higher premiums in markets with fewer Medicare Advantage plans.
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A recent paper at the National Bureau of Economics discusses why clinical guidelines often appear to have little utility or impact.
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The Food & Drug Administration moves to provide regulatory clarity to cell therapy companies.
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A survey of large employers confirms significant dissatisfaction with PBM relationships.
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Oh, geez, another year is flying by. On Thanksgiving I hope you will be able to forget all the national and international turmoil and just enjoy being with family and friends. What we can all be most grateful for are these relationships that really matter the most. Have a pleasant and relaxing day. (Oh, and it would be just fine if the Vikings cream the Lions and my Crimson Tide rolls over the Auburn shore!)
The Physician Advocacy Institute releases a survey revealing the impacts of continued hospital employment of doctors.
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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.