The Importance of Reviewing Doctor's Notes and E-mail Reminders
February 27th 2016As millions of patients nationwide increasingly gain access to clinicians’ notes, explicit e-mail invitations to review notes may be an important link in fostering patient engagement and patient-doctor communication, according to a new study.
Snapshot of Key ACA Policies: Findings From a 50-State Survey
February 8th 2016Many key guidelines regarding Medicaid and CHIP eligibility, enrollment, renewal, and cost-sharing policies have changed and the 14th annual 50-state survey from the Kaiser Family Foundation identified all the major changes that occurred in 2015.
Considering the Burden on Family Caregivers
February 7th 2016A deeper understanding of the interdependencies among the patients, family caregivers, and service providers revealed that if general practice teams intervene early, they may be more likely meet patients’ needs in the end-of-life care process.
Early Palliative Care for Cancer Patients With More Comorbidities Reduces Cost
January 31st 2016Providing cancer patients with multiple life-threatening conditions with earlier palliative care consultation can be helpful in bringing down healthcare spending in enormous proportions, according to a new study published in Health Affairs.
Understanding Racial Disparities in Patients With Hyperglycemia and Diabetes
January 18th 2016Black patients tend to have higher rates of hyperglycemia and diabetes compared with white patients. However, the factors that contribute to such racial disparities in the hospital in diabetes-related conditions are still not clear.
Clinical Home Visits Reduce Hospital Admissions for Medicare Beneficiaries
December 21st 2015A new study finds that Medicare recipients can prevent hospital admissions if they seek medical assessment from clinical home visits, which increase the number of visits to the doctors while reducing the costs of healthcare because of treatment in less-costly sites.