A new report from CVS Caremark indicates that specialty drugs will continue to grow as a portion of total drug spending, with little relief in sight.
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As health care reform continues to roll out the new insurance exchanges and other features, we offer a brief commentary on the recent developments.
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An article in the Journal of the American Medical Association discusses issues related to hospital consolidation and market share.
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An article in Health Affairs estimates that demand for physician time could be significantly reduced with effective use of health information, helping ease a supposed coming surge in demand for…
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Research in the Journal of the American Medical Association reviews tools used to help engaged depressed patients in treating their condition.
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In yet another piece of work relevant to the functioning of the reform law, researchers looked at the effect of product standardization on consumer choice, as reflected in the experience…
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A survey from United Benefit Advisors reveals employer health plan trends in 2013 that may spill over into 2014.
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An article in the current Journal of the American Medical Association examines trends in US health care over the last three decades, including an analysis of recent spending growth finding…
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This month's Health Affairs discusses the adequacy of the health care workforce in light of presumed increased demand from implementation of the ACA and the aging of the population.
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Mark Farrah Associates has released its most recent assessment of major health plan company results, showing enrollment gains and reduced profit margins.
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Research published at the National Bureau of Economic Research examines factors related to patients compliance with their medication therapies.
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A new paper from the National Bureau of Research offers a timely look at the dynamics of pricing rules and enrollment for health insurance exchanges, suggesting that substantial adverse selection…
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Now that it is clear the exchanges are not likely to function as intended and that many individuals won't get their mandated health insurance, it seems like a good time…
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A paper from the National Bureau of Economics explores the role of patient and physician preferences in geographic variation in health spending.
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The Food and Drug Administration released its final guidance on mobile medical applications, a subject of intense concern for software developers and health technology 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.