Narrow networks are a real concern in the ACA marketplaces, but much more for kids than many think. Go read why in my latest post
One of the concerns about Medicare Advantage (MA) is that it doesn’t serve sick beneficiaries well, motivating some of them to switch to traditional Medicare
Measuring safety might actually improve it. Unfortunately, those improvements fade away when the measurement is over. This is Healthcare Triage News. This episode was adapted
The Joint Commission conducts unannounced on-site inspections through surveys at hospitals every 18 to 36 months. The inspections take a week, and the surveyors collect
According to a recent study, when hospitals employ physicians, patients may not benefit. More in my new AcademyHealth post. @afrakt
If we want to see research implemented well in the real world with effects we can see, we need to focus on making policy consistent
Hold on to your hat: Medicare pays lower prices than commercial market insurers. Yeah, OK, you already knew that. But what are the implications for
I know I’ve been down on soda bans, but taxes are another story. In Mexico, not only did a sugar-sweetened beverage tax work, it appears
Adverse drug events are a big deal, impacting half of hospital stays for adults 65 years old and older. My latest AcademyHealth post covers some
As employer-sponsored insurance becomes more expensive for children, public programs are picking up the slack. This is Healthcare Triage News. This episode was adapted from
In 2009, the FDA banned the use of chlorofluorocarbons in albuterol inhalers. This meant that all of the generic inhalers (which contained CFCs) were pulled
My middle son became a Bar Mitzvah this last weekend, so I’m in major catch-up mode. Sorry! I forgot to post when this appeared, so
