An MGMA survey and an article based on the survey provide a look at where physician employment and compensation is headed. Hospitals look to be extending their power and leverage.
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As long as cost pressures continue, people will search for new and better ways to control them. One area of focus has been the cost of a physician interaction and…
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One emerging trend in health care is a patient's ability to interact electronically with physicians, including by video-conference, from a variety of locations. A study suggests that both physicians and…
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Physicians control most of the spending in health care. Understanding their practice patterns can be useful. New research demonstrates the difficulty of accurately attributing care to specific physicians.
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The patient-centered medical home is yet another highly touted solutions to health system problems. Several pilot programs of the concept have been underway. Health Affairs reports on the Group Health…
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Health Affairs' theme for the current issue is primary care. An article looks at research on the extent to which primary care improves quality and lowers costs. Ambiguity reigns.
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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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