Overall and health care venture activity appears to be slowing, based on third quarter 2015 statistics.
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In a finding consistent with common sense and standard economic theory, research published by Health Affairs finds that more physician concentration in an area means higher prices for physician services.
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A McKinsey analysis looks at Medicare Advantage Plans Star ratings for 2016.
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An outstanding economic paper published by the National Bureau of Economic Research explores in some complexity the overall effects of a high deductible on consumer behavior. A must read.
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An analysis from HealthGrades reports on variable quality among hospitals in the same geography.
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An Issue Brief from the Employee Benefit Research Institute examines data from a large employer in regard to wellness program incentives and participation.
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Research in JAMA Internal Medicine finds that greater hospital ownership of physician practices leads to a significant increase in prices for services.
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An analysis published in Health Affairs finds that high-cost patients often appeared to leave Medicare Advantage to return to traditional Medicare, but cost doesn't appear to be what drives the…
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Specialty drug costs have gotten a lot of attention, but more concerning is some ways is the recent surge in prices of many generic drugs.
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A report from Deloitte's Center for Health Solutions explores current consumer use of health information technologies.
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The Kaiser Family Foundation looks at the latest data in regard to Medicare geographic spending variation.
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A PWC Health Research Institute brief examines various forms of provider payment reforms.
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The Commonwealth Fund reviews relative performance of the health systems of 13 developed countries, finding that the US spends the most but doesn't have the best outcomes. The report has…
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A formal evaluation of the effects of all the federal health information technology initiatives, including meaningful use of EHRs, finds little evidence of the promised benefits.
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Two recent reports discuss the state of financing for "digital" health companies.
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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.
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