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Category: Affordability & Delivery System
The New War on Drugs
Over the past couple of years, prescription drug costs have begun to increase, driven partially by new high-priced pharmaceuticals. This has lead to increased co-pays as insurance providers look toward cutting costs. Value based insurance design (VBID) arose to address Continue Reading …
It’s the End of the World as We Know It
The news of 25% rate hikes for health insurance has pundits screaming that the sky is falling for the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) Marketplaces has. Amid the tumultuous news, people should remember that these rate hikes affect fewer than 3% Continue Reading …
Bundling May Cut Costs for Some Surgeries
Payment reform is a key focus of today’s policymakers. A growing number of new payment models aim to reward health care providers that deliver high-quality care more cost-effectively. New payment models such as hold health care organizations accountable for the Continue Reading …
The Return of the House Call
As the population ages, the medical needs of the oldest and most infirm are projected to greatly weigh on America’s healthcare system. In an attempt to meet these needs in an economical manner, Healthcare Partners Affiliates Medical Group initiated a Continue Reading …
Health Expenditures to Keep Rising
In 2011, the passed with two primary goals: (1) expanding coverage and (2) bending the cost curve. Exactly how much healthcare savings it will produce is still up for debate and is the subject of a recent analysis published in Continue Reading …
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