Off we go into 2011, with more snippets of health developments including the OIG's 2011 work plan; an international survey of internet usage for health purposes, physicians' understanding of patients'…
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The expansion in government encouraged HIT, particularly EMRs, has researchers busy trying to identify cost and quality effects. Another recent study suggests that the effect of EMRs on quality is…
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Happy New Year and a prosperous 2011 to all of you, a prosperity which undoubtedly will be aided by the insights from our Potpourris, which this week include physicians' use…
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CMS released the initial report on its plan to modernize its computer systems, which understandably could cause trepidation among the millions of beneficiaries and providers who will be affected. The…
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A very happy and relaxing Christmas Eve and Day to all our readers. To aid in the pursuit of that happiness and relaxation we offer up our scraps of enlightenment,…
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Another week, another Potpourri, this one detailing items including high deductible insurance and delay of care; another study looking at HDHP and well-child care; a quality comparison of Medicare Advantage…
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EHRs are coming and great benefits are promised in the quality of patient care. A new brief looks at the possible costs and cost benefits of EHRs, particularly for smaller…
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Government spending to support and encourage greater use of information technology in health care has accelerated dramatically in the last two years. An AHRQ report describes several success stories relating…
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The snow is raging here in Minneapolis, but nothing stops the delivery of our Potpourri, which includes discussion of paybacks on EHRs, the fate of dialysis patients, use of telecommunciations…
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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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