Research published in Health Affairs finds that increased concentration among orthopedic surgeons in a market is associated with higher fees.
The annual SureScripts National Progress Report gives details on electronic health care transactions, particularly in the pharmacy world.
A survey from the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans examines the effect of the reform law on employment-based health insurance.
The Society of Actuaries releases a study examining unsatisfied demand for health services among the newly insured, which may impact overall utilization.
PWC’s Health Research Institute gives us its current guess on 2016’s medical trend, which it projects to be down slightly from what is being experienced this year, but the reasoning is dubious.
An article in the American Journal of Managed Care contains results of a survey of health plan care management programs.
A Rand survey gives information on wellness program and associated incentive designs.
A brief from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation examines the impact of the reform law’s MLR requirements on insurers.
As high deductible insurance plans continue to cover more Americans, the Employee Benefit Research Institute gives details on the characteristics of enrollees compared to the population at large.
A new study of pay-for-performance programs finds modest results overall, but better quality improvement for the initially worst-performing physicians.