Very interesting reflection by a trained health economist/decision researcher that should give us pause before we apply standard principles from other fields to medical care.
Underestimating the Value of Reassurance, March 14, 2012, Detsky 307 (10): 1035 — JAMA
A forum to note and discuss new developments in health services research, as well as other issues pertinent to academic health services research.
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
The Relationship Between Cost and Quality, March 14, 2012, Joynt and Jha 307 (10): 1082 — JAMA
The plot thickens. Perhaps patients do get more bang for the buck.
The Relationship Between Cost and Quality, March 14, 2012, Joynt and Jha 307 (10): 1082 — JAMA
The Relationship Between Cost and Quality, March 14, 2012, Joynt and Jha 307 (10): 1082 — JAMA
Monday, March 12, 2012
Examining Public Reporting On Quality And Cost – Health Affairs Blog
Nice summary of the articles discussion public reporting in this month's Health Affairs.
Examining Public Reporting On Quality And Cost – Health Affairs Blog
Examining Public Reporting On Quality And Cost – Health Affairs Blog
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Update: A 37-Year-Old Man Trying to Choose a High-Quality Hospital, March 7, 2012, Reynolds and Trivedi 307 (9): 965 — JAMA
Update: A 37-Year-Old Man Trying to Choose a High-Quality Hospital, March 7, 2012, Reynolds and Trivedi 307 (9): 965 — JAMA
Interesting case study on the usefulness of hospital quality information provided to the general public.
Interesting case study on the usefulness of hospital quality information provided to the general public.
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
‘Shoo-In’ Strategies Bump Up Against Reality
‘Shoo-In’ Strategies Bump Up Against Reality
Interesting articles in the March 2012 issue of Health Affairs regarding health IT and public reporting.
Interesting articles in the March 2012 issue of Health Affairs regarding health IT and public reporting.
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