News tagged with healthcare reform


Massachusetts' health care reform didn't raise hospital use, costs

Massachusetts' healthcare reform didn't result in substantially more hospital use or higher costs, according to data presented at the American Heart Association's Quality of Care and Outcomes Research Scientific Sessions ...

Health created May 16, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

BMJ calls for new and stronger partnerships to improve healthcare

Today the BMJ calls for doctors and patients to join together as partners to improve healthcare.

Health created May 14, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Health care providers can learn to communicate better with patients

Medical students, doctors and nurses can be taught to use a more holistic, patient-centered approach during medical consultations, focusing on the person and not just their medical complaint, finds a new ...

Health created Dec 19, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

New research on employment-based insurance sheds light on health care reform

Men with employment-contingent health insurance (ECHI) who suffer a health shock, such as a cancer diagnosis or hospitalization, are more likely to feel "locked" into remaining at work and are at greater risk for losing their ...

Health created Nov 02, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Student researches social media usage in healthcare reform

Forest Institute doctoral student Gage Stermensky II recently conducted a study on consumer attitudes towards healthcare reform and the use of social media. More than 1,000 participants from around the US, of various ages, ...

Health created Jul 11, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Presidential candidates should address childhood obesity and bullying, poll says

During this presidential election season, there will be plenty of debate between the candidates on the issues. But when it comes to childhood health concerns, a new poll shows many adults agree on the top priorities they ...

Health created Jun 18, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Study finds Massachusetts health reform leads to increased inpatient surgical procedures

Researchers from Boston University Schools of Medicine and Public Health (BUSM, BUSPH), along with the VA Boston Healthcare System and Harvard Medical School, have found inpatient medical procedures increased more among non-elderly, ...

Health created Jun 13, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Reducing off-label use of antipsychotic medications may save money

Reducing the non-FDA-approved use of antipsychotic drugs may be a way to save money while having little effect on patient care, according to a Penn State College of Medicine study.

Medications created May 15, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 1

US pharmacy giant buys rival for $29.1 billion

Pharmacy benefits manager Express Scripts said Thursday it had reached a deal to buy its competitor Medco Health Systems for $29.1 billion, ahead of looming changes in the US healthcare system.

Medications created Jul 21, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Health-care reform must involve psychologists, medical providers, educate patients

While some members of Congress and others are trying to repeal the healthcare reform law that was passed in 2010, known as the "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act," medical providers have begun to implement requirements ...

Health created Jul 21, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Two-thirds of newly diagnosed cancer patients unable to obtain oncology appointments

Newly diagnosed cancer patients frequently face hurdles in obtaining an appointment for care with an oncologist, according to new research from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennnsylvania that will ...

Cancer created Jun 01, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 1

States should be allowed to implement key health reform law provisions early, experts say

More than eight of 10 leaders in health and health care policy (82%) believe states should be allowed to implement key provisions of the Affordable Care Act early with full federal support, ahead of the timeline outlined ...

Health created May 23, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0