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Innovating and Disrupting Emergency Care
Freestanding emergency departments (FSEDs) have seen rapid growth in the United States in recent years, with their number increasing to 360 in 2015. This growth, however, has not been evenly distributed. Three states (Texas, Colorado, and Ohio) account for two-thirds Continue Reading …
Duty Bound: The Fight Over Medicaid
The success of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) continues to be challenged by its opponents, including president-elect Donald Trump. While concerns over the ACA Marketplace persist, a growing body of as well as improvements in access to health care. Since Continue Reading …
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 …
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