Advocates for Evidence-Based Health Policy Speakers
Category: Journal Club
The Customer Is(n’t) Always Right
Patient satisfaction is currently gaining more attention in the healthcare system as physician’s compensation is becoming increasingly linked to patients’ subjective approval of their overall office visit. Several studies have found that a patient’s approval of their appointment is a Continue Reading …
The Deception of Debt Distribution
Though physicians frequently receive criticism about their annual salary, less attention is paid to the other side of the curtain. Many young physicians are burdened with hefty debts and end up paying off their education for decades. However, not all Continue Reading …
If You Build It, They Will Check In
As freestanding emergency departments (FSEDs) grow in number, so grows their financial impact on U.S. healthcare spending. A recent study analyzed the effect of FSEDs on Medicare expenditures while considering confounding economic variables present in the healthcare marketplace. Ultimately, the Continue Reading …
Civil Unrest in Communities of Color
Civil unrest is on the rise as communities of color continue to experience discriminatory practices in policymaking, resource distribution, and treatment by authority figures. Civil unrest can be thought of as a visual representation of the frustration felt by members Continue Reading …
Nobody Likes Surprises
A surprise medical bill is a bill a patient receives from an out-of-network provider after seeking care at a facility considered ‘in-network’ by their health insurance plan. In many cases, patients are unaware they are receiving care from an out-of-network Continue Reading …
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