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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A Pew report relating to medical care in prisons finds that states are increasingly burdened by these expenses and are searching for ways to better control this rapidly growing spending.
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A report from the Optum Institute provides another look at data related to geographic variation in important health outcomes, especially quality and spending.
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Health care related "apps" are all the rage, particularly on mobile devices. A report from the IMS Institute for Healthcare Informatics examines the current status of and issues related to…
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A paper from the National Bureau of Economic Research explores the relationship between changes in Medicare reimbursement and private health plan provider payments.
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Research published in the New England Journal of Medicine examines the link, if any, between hospital readmission rates after surgery and overall hospital quality for surgeries.
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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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