Study: Turnover may be why ACOs have weak influence on cost, outcomes
(By Emily Rappleye for Becker’s Hospital Review) A study of a large Pioneer ACO found substantial physician and patient turnover
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Month: April 2017
Private Health Insurance Exchanges
The health insurance changes established under Obamacare may be faltering, but private exchanges will grow significantly in the next few
Read MoreWidespread Hype Gives False Hope To Many Cancer Patients
(By Liz Szabo for Kaiser Health News) After Michael Uvanni’s older brother, James, was diagnosed with a deadly form of
Read MoreAnthem to drop Express Scripts: 4 things to know
(By Morgan Haefner for Becker’s Hospital Review) Pharmacy benefit manager Express Scripts is slated to lose its largest client, Indianapolis-based
Read MoreThe $12M patient who drove insurance rates higher in Iowa
(By Ayla Ellison for Becker’s Hospital Review) Iowa’s health insurance exchange faces a unique challenge — an individual who has
Read MoreBinge Drinkers Beware: Study Finds Link Between Alcohol And Heart Arrhythmias
(By Rebecca Hersher for NPR) Researchers in Germany have found that getting drunk is associated with abnormal heart rhythms. Continue
Read More5 Things To Know About The Health Issue That Could Shut Down The Government
(By Julie Rovner for Kaiser Health News) Congress must pass a bill this week to keep most of the government
Read MoreSevere Shortage Of Home Health Workers Robs Thousands Of Proper Care
(By Judith Graham for Kaiser Health News) Acute shortages of home health aides and nursing assistants are cropping up across
Read MoreHHS, States Move To Help Insurers Defray Costs Of Sickest Patients
(By Steven Findlay for Kaiser Health News) As congressional Republicans’ efforts to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act remain
Read MoreBe Informed about Medicare
There are three critical things you need to know about Medicare. Read article here… Notice: The link provided above connects
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