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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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 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.