Hospital Consolidation leads to Higher Prices

Hospital consolidation occurs in some regions to form strong alliances with which to negotiate better payments from insurers. The ideal of consolidation leading to streamlined care and improved quality remains elusive. The latest Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Synthesis Project discusses Continue Reading …

Patient-Centered Medical Homes

The concept of the medical home is an old one, developed in the 1960s for the pediatric population, but lately has grown in popularity. It hopes to provide for patients comprehensive, coordinated care for the whole person. Patient-centered medical home Continue Reading …