A report from the IMS Institute for Healthcare Informatics looks at the effect of pharmacy deductibles on medication adherence.
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Massachusetts once again is trailblazing for the country, as its managed Medicaid program runs into big, but very predictable issues.
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Accenture issues a brief report touting the benefits of virtual health.
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A J.D. Powers survey asks Medicare Advantage enrollees about their satisfaction with MA plans.
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An analysis of a Colorado medical home demonstration finds mixed results, at best.
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The Health Care Cost Initiative releases its 2014 commercial health plan spending report.
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A Government Accounting Office report finds, surprise, surprise, that we are likely wasting billions of dollars in the reform law's Medicaid expansion.
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Overall and health care venture activity appears to be slowing, based on third quarter 2015 statistics.
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In a finding consistent with common sense and standard economic theory, research published by Health Affairs finds that more physician concentration in an area means higher prices for physician services.
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A McKinsey analysis looks at Medicare Advantage Plans Star ratings for 2016.
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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.