Research published in the Journal of the American Medical Association compares data across seven developed countries regarding care for cancer patients who are dying.
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The latest projections from the Congressional Budget Office contain health spending information that is more than a little frightening.
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Brookings looks at price and competition on several health insurance exchanges for 2016 and it doesn't seem good.
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A study from Scripps confirms what we all should know; there is going to be limited benefit from mobile health apps in most cases.
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A Massachusetts report discusses hospital pricing in the state.
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The latest Altarum Institute spending briefs show continued increased spending growth in 2015.
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An AonHewitt medical trend report anticipates a huge jump in health costs around the globe for 2016.
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Medical homes may be a great idea, but it costs a lot to implement them, according to a study conducted by Rand and published in the Journal of General Internal…
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Forcing employers to allow workers to retain dependents to the age of 26 on their health coverage had the effect of reducing employees' wages.
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An article in Health Affairs contains an analysis from the Bureau of Economic Analysis on causes of the slower health spending growth in the first decade of this century.
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A paper published by NBER suggests that keeping patients in the hospital longer can improve outcomes.
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Another survey, this one sponsored by Medscape, reveals a high level of stress among physicians and asks about bias.
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Research published in JAMA describes trends in the use of prescription drugs in the United States.
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The latest EBRI consumer engagement survey continues to find that adults with a high deductible exhibit more cost-conscious health spending behaviors.
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Research published in the Journal of the American Medical Association suggests that financial incentives may not do much to incent better quality.
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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.