October 16, 2017
Article
The authors used Medicare claims data to examine trends in hospital–physician integration in high-volume specialties, including medical oncology.
April 28, 2017
Article
The authors propose a simple legal mechanism to combat chargemaster abuses and encourage provider price competition. This solution is superior to prevailing legislative and regulatory responses to surprise out-of-network bills.
February 18, 2015
Article
The authors developed a model to identify participants in a home- and community-based services program who are at highest risk for long-term nursing home placement.
June 27, 2014
Article
In 2001, Maryland began to reimburse hospitals for excess volume at full case rates. The authors investigated the impact on hospital utilization and finances.
October 22, 2013
Article
We discuss our concerns about tying physician performance to CG-CAHPS scores and suggest an alternative approach to facilitate translation of service excellence into clinical practice.
January 25, 2011
Article
Higher overall patient satisfaction with inpatient care and discharge planning is associated with lower 30-day readmission rates after adjusting for clinical quality.