Promoting Primary Care in Medicine
Experts suggest changing Medicare’s payment structure to encourage physicians to pursue primary care specialties.
Improving Patient Safety for Inpatient Psychiatric Care
Researchers argue that safety efforts have lagged for inpatient psychiatric care.
The Problem of Health Information Inequity
Scholar argues that the poor and elderly are most vulnerable to health data security breaches.
The Role of Appropriate Access to Care in Reducing Health System Costs
Improving access to health care can reduce long-term health care costs.
Can Health Regulation Move Beyond Markets?
To improve the health care system, the values Americans have about health care must change.
Defining and Establishing Goals for Medicare for All
Although “Medicare for all” has picked up political traction, how it will materialize remains unclear.
Should the Federal Government Allow States to Require Medicaid Recipients to Work?
A federal judge strikes a blow to two states’ Medicaid work requirements.
Encouraging Customization and Courtroom Claims in Long-term Care
Controversial rule promotes personal care and bars forced arbitration in long-term health care.
States Adopt Private Market Model for Public Health Insurance Programs
An experimental Medicaid program could cut across party lines and provide health care to millions of Americans.
How Health Care Providers View Meaningful Use
Researchers assess providers’ views on government incentives for electronic health records.
Regulating the Next Generation of Genetic Testing
New approaches to clinical care pose regulatory challenges.
Five States Allow Women’s Health Medicaid Programs to Lapse
Low-income women may soon lose access to low-cost or free family planning.