H&HN Daily
IOM Report Explores the Essence of Health Insurance
What's essential to good health care coverage?
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ARTICLES
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Data: Americans' Health Improving, But Disparities Reduction Proves Difficult
A new CDC report finds Americans are healthier than 10 years ago on a variety of key indicators.
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It May be the Information Age, But Patients Still Want Face Time
In the race to digital health care, don't forget the power of conversation and even written communication.
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As HCAHPS Era Looms, Two Distinct Strategies Emerge
What's the best way to truly improve the patient experience?
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Payment Reform
Interest in Pioneer ACO Experiment Heats Up
CMS' second shot at accountable care draws a more favorable response
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Data: One Out of Six Medicare Patients Readmitted Within 30 Days
Slightly over 16 percent of Medicare patients returned to a hospital within a month of discharge in 2009.
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Health Care Insurance Premiums Rise Sharply, But Why?
The average cost of a family health insurance premium rose 9 percent this year.
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Readers Sound Off on Primary Care, Population Health, "Whole Man" Leadership
H&HN Daily readers respond to recent podcasts and articles.
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Linking Hospitals with Patients: The Power of Social Media
For patients seeking critical information on their condition, a hospital's social media offerings can be a life or death matter.
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Data: Health Care Spending for Hospital Workers Higher Than Average
A new Thomson Reuters report finds the cost of care for hospital employees and their dependents is 10 percent above the overall workforce.
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Pioneer ACO Lures Providers With Flexibility, Innovation
Will CMS's latest ACO initiative realize the promise of accountable care?
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Can Controlling Health Care Costs Create Jobs?
At IBM, executives closely examine regional health care costs when deciding where to locate jobs.
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In ACO's Shadows, Bundled Payment Takes Off
CMS's bundled payment initiative may have more value for hospitals than its more-publicized ACO program.
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Data: Number of Insured Americans Up Slightly in 2010
The number of Americans with health insurance increased by 900,000 in 2010. The small gain was attributed to an increase in Americans covered through the government.
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The 5 Percent Health Care System
Hospitals of the future may have to serve patients with a fraction of their total current energy use. Is the health care industry up to the challenge?
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Would You Let Your Doctor Track Your Texts?
The future of chronic disease care may blur the lines between the personal and the clinical.
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Scripps, Advocate, Mountain States Test Pioneer ACO Waters
CMS's Pioneer ACO experiment is receiving high marks from a growing number of applicants.
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Report: EHRs Lead to Healthier Patients, Better Care
A new study links electronic health records with improved patient care.
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Mobile Apps That Bring Patients to Your Door
Mobile medical applications may get all the attention, but apps that effectively market your hospital to patients may be equally important
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Tough Times for Rurals
Will new federal incentives for health IT and physician recruitment help rural hospitals negotiate tricky terrain?
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