Just about every good or service we buy involves bundling decisions. At MacDonald’s, for example, there is no extra charge … More
Category: Quality
Is Medicaid-Associated Overuse of Emergency Departments Just a Temporary Surge? | Health Policy Blog | NCPA.org
What is important to remember about Medicaid and similar programs is that you can sign up when you need care. … More
Mars and Venus on Medicaid | Health Policy Blog | NCPA.org
In 2012, over 26 million Medicaid dependents were enrolled in MCOs and 8.8 million were enrolled in PCCM. However, enrollment … More
Glucosamine Drink Flops in Knee Osteoarthritis Trial
This is a well-done study that shows, in the short-term, that oral glucosamine alone does not reduce pain or … More
Meaningful Use: 72 Million Reasons It Will Continue – by Robert Nelson, MD
“Meaningful Use”. We’ve all heard the term and some of us actually believe it. It pertains to the way healthcare … More
POLICY: Buying physician practices does not equate to clinical integration | Concierge Medicine Today
I read an article recently that implied the practice of hospitals acquiring physician groups encouraged “clinical integration and multidisciplinary team-based … More
FMMA President Dr. Keith Smith appeared on CNBC’s Street Signs to discuss price transparency, free market competition, and The Surgery Center of Oklahoma.
Who Will Pay For Proactive Medicine?
“Proactive Medicine” refers to medical services that focus heavily on engaging patients while they are healthy or early in the … More
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