While the United States is often portrayed as having the most troubled health system among developed nations, every country has serious issues, including Canada.
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A recent drug trial illustrates how comparative effectiveness research may actually facilitate more health care spending.
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AHIP presents evidence on the value of Medicare Advantage plans in delivering more efficient and effective care.
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Researchers associated with the Dartmouth Atlas project reinforce their viewsg on high health costs in a NEJM Perspective.
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Inverness Medical has agreed to acquire Free & Clear, a provider of smoking cessation and other wellness services.
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There are times when a medical innovation occurs that looks like a winner from a quality and a cost perspective. Johns Hopkins researchers appear to have found one for the…
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New research reveals complex aspects of patients' decision-making, depending on how information is presented.
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A WSJ articles reports on Maryland's experience with hospital price controls.
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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.