The latest MEPS Statistical Brief from AHRQ describes physician visit characteristics and costs.
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A new paper from the National Bureau of Economic Research looks at the effects of high patient cost-sharing on health spending growth.
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The Lewin Group issues the final five-year evaluation of CMS' Medicare bundled payment initiative.
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A study in Health Affairs finds that hospitals charge certain types of payers very high prices.
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A report from Kaufman Hall on a survey of hospitals focuses on the status of cost transformation efforts.
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Mandatory ratios about nurse staffing have no impact on outcomes, according to a new study.
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The third quarter Venture Monitor is out, showing continuing robust venture capital and private equity activity.
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A study in Health Affairs using Health Care Cost Institute data explores ten years of employer-sponsored health plan spending and utilization data.
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The Advisory Board issues a brief paper on how hospital quality and lower costs can go hand-in-hand.
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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.
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