Geographic variation in health spending is hot, but the reasons for it are still murky.
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A JAMA article suggests that published trial results may not be giving us the full picture.
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A survey of physicians reveals useful observations.
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The Integrated Healthcare Association has released its latest report on California's physician pay for performance system.
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A new Health Affairs article suggests a different method to measure cost savings from disease prevention and management efforts.
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Research indicates that laparoscopic nerve ablation for chronic pelvic pain is ineffective.
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Coronary calcium screening provides an interesting example of the potential benefits, costs and uncertainties surrounding various disease screening opportunities.
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Group Health in Washington State has released a study evaluating its medical home pilot.
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Patients are increasingly involved in the management of their own health.
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Complete Genomics has raised $45 million in a Series D funding round.
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There are excellent hypertension treatments available but many Americans don't know they have the condition and aren't being treated.
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A new study describes the relatively high doses of ionizing radiation being received by many Americans as a result of imaging procedures.
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Pharmacogenomics is at the forefront of personalized medicine development. Recent research indicates promise in anti-platelet therapy guidance.
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A commentary on Medicare's experience in attempting to improve the quality of heart failure care demonstrates just how hard it may be to get better outcomes and lower cost.
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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.