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Projected increase in health spending poses dilemma for policymakers
The aging population is a key driver of increased health spending, according to a new report from the Centers for…
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Incremental progress seen in price transparency, but report may rate A+ among journalists
Progress toward widespread price transparency comes slowly, according to the latest annual report from the Health Care Incentives Improvement Institute…
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What quality measures can tell us about nursing home ratings
Nursing home star ratings are misleading and disingenuous, according to a recent analysis comparing ratings with quality measures alone. More…
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Another chance to get the story on women’s pelvic exams right
When the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force reported in late June that the evidence does not currently support routine pelvic…
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Deadline coming up to apply for fellowship to learn about medical evidence
For the AHCJ Fellowship on Comparative Effectiveness Research, a select group of fellows will be chosen to spend a week…
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Costly ‘tampon taxes’ join debate on health disparities
Taxes have long been used by policy makers to try and impact behaviors. But some lawmakers now are looking at…
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Medical students track former patients via EHRs, but is that ethical?
Medical students are accessing patient electronic health records after those patients are no longer in their care, raising some interesting…
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Check out this oral health reporting advice from an ‘investigative nutritionist’
Registered dietician, syndicated radio host and self-described “investigative nutritionist” Melinda Hemmelgarn has given a lot of thought lately to dental…
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New tip sheet outlines criteria for reporting on hospital rankings
Reporting on hospital ratings — the “best of,” “top ten” and other rankings designed to help consumers with decision making…
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How oncologists are getting cancer patients involved in discussions about costs, quality
Physicians and other health care providers are just beginning to talk with patients about health care costs and quality. On…
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