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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Everybody says we need cost control and expanded access, but nobody wants to pony up.
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Rand Corporation has published a study comparing use of retail clinics with emergency room and primary care physician visits.
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The Rand Corporation has produced a useful summary of information regarding comparative effectiveness research's potential.
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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 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.