Room for Telecontraception Quality to Improve October 16, 2019 While telecontraception is convenient and can remove barriers to access, the quality of care can still be improved.
Rate of Workplace Accommodations Higher Than Previously Thought October 2, 2019 Current estimates of accommodation rates missed a large group of accommodated individuals.
Negotiation May Help Solve Prescription Drug Market Issues September 20, 2019 Lack of competition in the market produces spending, price, and affordability issues.
I-SNPs May Improve Nursing Home Resident Access to Care September 18, 2019 Institutional Special Needs Plans may be an approach to improving access to health care and shifting to less costly clinical settings
USPSTF Recommendations for Breast Cancer Risk-Reducing Medications May Be Too Low September 6, 2019 Adverse side effects caused by breast cancer risk-reducing medications may outweigh benefits for patients at low risk.
Increased Spending on Primary Care Alone May Not Lower Total Health Care Spending August 22, 2019 More spending on primary care may improve patient outcomes but not affect total health care spending.
Potential for ACOs to Succeed in Rural & Underserved Areas August 20, 2019 AIM provides support for expansion of the MSSP into rural and underserved areas
Decline in Coercive Force Use In Psychiatric Hospitals Small Despite Global Reports August 15, 2019 Coercive measures include seclusion, limb restraints, forced injection, and physical restraints.
Alternative Payment Models May Affect Postacute Care August 8, 2019 Shifting to global and episode-based payment models may cause unintended consequences for skilled nursing facilities.
NEJM Updates Statistical Guidelines August 8, 2019 New guidelines outline the use of P values in publications.
New Coding Approaches Improve Mortality Risk Models July 30, 2019 Changes to POA indicator and diagnostic codes could improve hospital-level performance.
Kessler Hosts 2019 WMH Survey Initiative July 22, 2019 Collaborators from around the world gathered at HCP for the 2019 meeting.
