Paying Doctors More Does Not Improve Outcomes
Posted Thu, 2011/02/10 - 21:36 by Amer Kaissi
A new British study shows that paying doctors more money does not result in better outcomes for their hypertensive patients.Costs & Insurance
Patients Will Reduce Utilization In 2011
Posted Wed, 2011/01/19 - 21:40 by Amer Kaissi
Employers are expected to keep raising deductibles and co-pays for their health plans in 2011, which can cause patients to reduce their utilization of health care services.
What Is An Accountable Care Organization?
Posted Wed, 2010/04/28 - 19:28 by Amer Kaissi
Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs), which are local health care organizations that are accountable for 100% of the expenditures and care of a defined population of patients, are likely to play a key role under current healthcare reform changes.
Low Cost Medical Care Is Not Always Low Quality
Posted Fri, 2010/03/26 - 07:32 by Fred Lee
For certain conditions, reducing costs of medical care did not necessarily result in inferior care.
Are We Being Over-Tested And Over-Treated?
Posted Mon, 2010/03/15 - 05:34 by Fred Lee
Doctors are recommending more tests and procedures than ever, and for some patients, they may not be necessary.
President's New Health Care Proposal Revealed
Posted Tue, 2010/02/23 - 00:33 by Amer Kaissi
In preparation for a Health Care Summit scheduled for Thursday February 25th, the White House has released a new $950 billion health reform proposal.
Effects Of The Economic Recession On "Safety-Net" Hospitals And Clinics
Posted Thu, 2010/02/18 - 21:45 by Amer Kaissi
The impact of the economic recession on “safety-net” healthcare organizations that provide free care to the poor has been mixed and less severe that expected, but the full impact may yet to be seen.
Who Is More Likely To Use Retail Clinics?
Posted Tue, 2010/02/16 - 11:50 by Amer Kaissi
Women, younger baby boomers, and people with no health insurance are more willing to use retail clinics, according to a new study.
Patients Who Pay More For Their Medications Are Less Adherent
Posted Fri, 2010/02/12 - 02:40 by Amer Kaissi
A new study concludes that patients enrolled in health plans which require them to pay more out of their own pocket (such as Consumer-Driven Health Plans) are less likely to adhere with their asthma, cardiac, and cholesterol medications.
Retail Clinics: Did The Bubble Burst?
Posted Fri, 2010/01/22 - 02:42 by Amer Kaissi
Growth has slowed down for retail clinics, but a recent report suggests that it will likely accelerate again in the next few years as the clinics start expanding their scope of services
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