Articles by Paul Barr

COO McClure describes how the integrated system improved care by looking at both culture and design

Health insurance exchanges may thrive, despite uncertain near-term outlook.

New HIPAA rules require reworked contracts, staff education

Regulation of some devices and apps is coming; more research needed, experts say

On Oct. 1, public health insurance exchanges make their debut. Millions of Americans could gain coverage, a boon to providers. So what could possibly go wrong?

The health insurance exchanges, or marketplaces, will be open for enrollment Oct. 1, says Mandy Cohen, M.D., senior adviser to CMS' administrator.

UCLA transformed its operation around the patient's needs.

H7N9 flu has potential to return

A discussion with the AHA-McKesson Quest for Quality Prize winner.

Health of enrollees remains a major threat

At Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, quality improvement has become second nature for everyone — from leaders to clinicians and nonclinicians alike.

End of the road for IT help centers?

Legislators interested in improving medication adherence.

Pioneer ACO dropouts, looming expansion of insurance rolls add to pressures.

Report Shows Progress in Basic EHR Usage

Former Vanderbilt Quality Guru Morath Leads New Institute

Boston Medical Center demonstrates the value of strong alarm management.

New law being watched, garnering some criticism

Artificial ice, ice skating treadmill part of effort to cater to hockey players

Smartphones, tablets and computers seen as avenue to boost health