Medicare Pays Bonuses To 231 Hospitals With Lower Quality Because Of Cheaper Costs
The federal government paid bonuses to 231 hospitals with subpar quality because their patients tend to be less expensive for Medicare, new research shows.
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Shortages Of Essential Emergency Care Drugs Increase, Study Finds
At some hospitals, posters on the wall in the emergency department list the drugs that are in short supply or unavailable, along with recommended alternatives.
Rise In Oncologists Working For Hospitals Spurs Higher Chemo Costs: Study
If you have cancer, chances are your outpatient chemotherapy treatment costs are higher if your oncologist works for a health care system than if she has her own practice, a recent study found
Prices And Health Care Quality: Many Consumers Don’t See A Link
Most consumers don’t believe the adage that “you get what you pay for” in health care, according to a new study.
Study: More Collaboration Aids Health Care For At-Risk Populations
By teaming with community organizations, doctors and hospitals can deliver high-quality care at good value to disadvantaged people at risk for poor health, according to a new report from a panel of experts.
By Not Discussing Cost Issues, Doctors, Patients May Miss Chances To Lower Out-Of-Pocket Expenses
Talking about money is never easy.
Study Finds ‘Mortality Gap’ Among Middle-Aged Whites
Don’t blame suicide and substance abuse entirely for rising death rates among middle-aged white Americans, asserts a new study out Friday.
Combined Effects Of Maternal Obesity, Diabetes ‘Substantially’ Raise Autism Risks
While the incidence of autism spectrum disorder has increased in recent years, what’s behind it remains relatively mysterious and even controversial. But a major study could shed new light on some of the maternal health factors that may increase children’s risk of developing the condition.
2015’s Best and Worst States for Doctors
Doctors are among the most highly paid, educated and celebrated professions in the United States. Just consider the fact that “physician” is the most popular professionwithin the top 1% of earners.
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