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News5 cost-cutting healthcare trends to watch
Perhaps more than ever, hospitals and health systems are closely examining their pocketbooks and ways to reduce spending. Trends to keep an eye on are consolidation, more efforts to cut readmissions, Read more...
Government should play smaller role in comparative effectiveness research
Every day, physicians, patients and insurers must decide what is the best treatment for a particular ailment. To help healthcare providers and payers make informed decisions about how to treat Read more...
Less-publicized changes in the new health overhaul law that take effect soon
Lesser-known provisions of the new healthcare reform law could help build support in the run-up to the contentious mid-term elections, according to Kaiser Health News. Here are some of the changes Read more...
Many patients not on board with evidence-based healthcare, survey finds
Doctors and other health experts who have been charged with trying to convince the general population to take a more active role in their healthcare decision-making are doubtless facing an uphill Read more...
Health reform targets patient-centered outcomes
Health reform has provided a significant boost to comparative effectiveness research, but experts are split on how much such research can rein in costs unless healthcare providers have incentives to Read more...
Pharma price reforms are badly needed
Well, folks, it looks like we're on the verge of getting a parcel of health insurance reforms pushed through Congress. Health insurance reform isn't precisely health system reform, but it does Read more...
Medical product innovation getting tougher, Moody's says
Advances in medical products could slow down considerably in the future as obstacles to innovation mount, according to a new report by Moody's Investors Service. Moody's analysts argue that Read more...
Committee makes comparative-effectiveness spending recommendations
How do you spend $1.1 billion in comparative-effectiveness research funding? A new report released by an independent advisory committee to HHS may provide some answers. The 73-page report, which was Read more...
Bill would create office to oversee comparative effectiveness research
As we've reported previously, the comparative effectiveness provision in the stimulus package turned out to be a political hot potato, with some opponents--notably pharma and medical device Read more...
Comparative effectiveness research becomes battleground
In theory, comparative effectiveness research is a completely neutral idea. If you want to give patients the best, most cost-effective care, simply do good research, find out which treatments work Read more...
| Press ReleasesComparative Effectiveness Research Program Accepting Supplier Applications to Determine Safest, Most Efficient HealthcareCHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The Premier healthcare alliance is accepting applications for the third wave of its QUEST® Comparative Effectiveness & Innovation Program (QCEIP). Suppliers Read more >> Aetna Encourages Evidence-Based Treatment Decisions Through Education Program for Providers-- Increasing awareness of effectiveness and cost of treatment options can lead to improved patient care -- HARTFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Aetna (NYSE: AET) is encouraging physicians in its Read more >> Convurgent Publishing Releases New Book Titled 'Clinical Integration: A Roadmap to Accountable Care'Authors are industry thought leaders: Bruce Flareau, MD, Ken Yale, DDS, JD, Joanne Bohn, MBA and Colin Konschak, R.Ph, MBA, FACHE, FHIMSSVIRGINIA BEACH, Va., Nov. 16, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Consumers, Read more >> Providers Projecting Decrease in Capital Expenditure Budgets as Patient Admissions and Focus On IT Increase, According toSeptember 2011 edition of the Premier healthcare alliance’s Economic Outlook also features insights from industry experts on comparative effectiveness, medical device transparency CHARLOTTE, N.C.--( Read more >> Premier Healthcare Alliance to Address Integrated Care, Reform and Supply Chain Innovation During September EventsCHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Premier healthcare alliance experts will speak around the country addressing integrated care, reform and supply chain innovation in September. Blair Childs, Premier Read more >> |
