An Article in Nature explores why checklists to improve health care quality may not always work as intended.
A study finds that having drug coverage through Part D did not appear to improve Medicare beneficiaries’ health, at least by some measures.
A recent study finds that nurse practitioners and physician assistants can deliver routine cardiac care as well as physicians.
The United States’ health system takes a lot of hits for excessive spending compared to outcomes, but in the case of cancer care, our high spending may yield results.
A Viewpoint in JAMA summarizes a recent Institute of Medicine report designed to rationalize quality measurement for health systems.
Medicare Advantage plans are rated on a “star” basis which gathers data on a variety of quality measures. A report from Inovalon explores why dual eligibles can drag those ratings down.
A Kaiser Family Foundation brief looks at the characteristics and role of community health centers following the passage of the reform law.
CMS toots its own horn on the impact of its quality measuring program. Wonder if providers share the agency’s rosy view.
The current issue of Health Affairs is focused on innovation in medical products, suggesting that it may be hindered by less funding and regulatory and reimbursement hurdles.