Oops, another study finds that a quality reporting program doesn’t seem to make a bit of difference in surgery outcomes and costs.
Out-of-pocket spending for health care has increased most rapidly for people with employment-related health insurance, according to a study in Health Affairs.
Medscape reports on a survey of physician “burnout”, which you have to imagine could affect quality.
The latest of the Altarum health spending reports suggests an acceleration in growth in the second half of 2014.
A survey from American Well reflects Americans attitudes toward telehealth.
A paper from the National Bureau of Economic Research challenges the contemporary view and finds that keeping patients in a hospital longer may reduce readmissions in some cases.
Research carried in Health Affairs finds little impact on costs from the use of medical homes in Louisiana’s Medicaid program.
The FDA has issued a crystal-clear guidance bearing on the immense proliferation of wellness devices and apps.
Prescription drug analytics firm Truveris maintains an index of drug prices and regularly reports on trends.
A report from the UnitedHealth Center for Health Reform & Modernization focuses on new primary care models.