Researchers Note Push for Greater Transparency in Clinical Research
Greater transparency is being promoted in clinical research, according to a health policy brief published in Health Affairs.
Greater transparency is being promoted in clinical research, according to a health policy brief published in Health Affairs.
Hospital reimbursements up and births among young women more often privately covered with the Affordable Care Act, according to 2 research letters.
Implementation of the Affordable Care Act has improved access to care and affordability of care for many adults.
Although Medicaid expansion does not work for many doctors, states are trying to find ways to make it work.
Suggestions include price controls on drugs, hospitals, and doctors.
Comparison with 12 industrialized nations shows that more money is spent, but life expectancy is lowest in the United States.
Improved staffing, electronic medical records, additional inpatient, and aftercare resources help clinicians tackle this issue.
Strategies include educating staff about preferences and processes, using own templates to reduce editing.
One in five workers now have a deductible of $2,000 or more.
Primary care providers mostly positive about impact of health information technology but are divided on ACOs.