How to Cut Health-Care Costs: Less Care, More Data

Obama's diagnosis for health reform would cut costs by rewarding quality care and limiting unnecessary treatments. But one man's economies are another's lost profits. Full Story »

Posted by Judy Plapinger
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Subjects: Politics, U.S., Health
Topics: Health Care
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Posted by: Posted by Judy Plapinger - Jul 22, 2009 - 9:31 AM PDT
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Edited by: Fabrice Florin - Jul 22, 2009 - 1:11 PM PDT

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by Andrew Boggeri - Jul. 22, 2009

A great story pointing out some of the cost saving measures that can be implemented now with little or no negative effect on quality and effectiveness of care. The story is a good introduction to evidence-based medicine and the savings it allows.

Reforms like the ones in this article are necessary regardless of the outcome of the current healthcare debate. The fact is that some areas pay less ... More »

But even if such a panel focused on clinical effectiveness rather than cost-effectiveness — so that taxpayers would cover vastly more expensive approaches as long as they ... More »

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by Judy Plapinger - Jul. 22, 2009

It provides research and context about a hot-button issue, which helps the reader gain an in-depth understanding of the issue.

A very good breakdown of the "pay for value" health care that the Obama Administration is pushing for, and that the Mayo Clinic practices. Dispels ... More »

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