The Characteristics of Physician Practices Joining the Early ACOs: Looking Back to Look Forward
October 8th 2018Physician practices intending to join Medicare accountable care organizations (ACOs) in 2012 had greater capabilities in health information technology, care management processes, and quality improvement methods than those not intending to join, but they still were far from using all recommended behaviors to manage risk.
Gatekeeping and Patterns of Outpatient Care Post Healthcare Reform
October 1st 2018Is specialist “gatekeeping” in modern health maintenance organization (HMO) insurance associated with differences in outpatient care? The study finds that HMO gatekeeping may meaningfully reduce specialist utilization.
Clinical Outcomes and Healthcare Use Associated With Optimal ESRD Starts
September 26th 2018Optimal end-stage renal disease (ESRD) starts were associated with lower 12-month morbidity, mortality, and inpatient and outpatient utilization in an integrated healthcare delivery system.