To get to universal coverage in a fiscally sound way, we need to come up with a "chronic care bailout" plan. The way to do this is through health payment reform.
(Column) Sep 24, 2009
Some states see benefit in changes to the Medicare pay formula.
(Daily Report) Sep 23, 2009
Two new studies test classic assumptions about doctor behavior, including whether fatigue, stress and even full moons impede their work. Meanwhile, separate reports examine would-be physicians' behavior far from the exam room or operating table.
(Daily Report) Sep 23, 2009
A new method for performing cardiac catheterizations may be more comfortable, shows a lower chance of complications such as severe bleeding, and allows patients to discharged more quickly, potentially saving money, but is it worth the trouble, and will it catch on?
(Daily Report) Sep 22, 2009
Today's selection of opinions and editorials.
(Daily Report) Sep 21, 2009
President Obama has praised the Mayo Clinic, a large group practice in which physicians are on salary, for providing high quality care at a low cost. But it may not be a model that other parts of the country can easily adopt.
(Daily Report) Sep 21, 2009
Today's selection of opinions and editorials.
(Daily Report) Sep 18, 2009
Researchers at Johns Hopkins and the University of Maryland report that racial health disparities cost the U.S. $229 billion between 2003 and 2006.
(Daily Report) Sep 18, 2009
A selection of opinions and editorials from around the nation.
(Daily Report) Sep 17, 2009
Medicare will create a pilot program for a "medical home" model.
(Daily Report) Sep 17, 2009