from THCB at http://bit.ly/1JiahkS on December 31, 2015 at 09:21PM By ASHISH KOKA, MD The Wall Street Journal published an article on Christmas day that told the story of an 83 year old woman who suffered a heart attack after a joint replacement at a rural hospital. The story serves as an introduction to a […]
from THCB at http://bit.ly/1PzCvJ9 on December 31, 2015 at 08:44PM By STEVEN ZECOLA Most people would agree that the number of cures for debilitating and costly illnesses such as Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease and cancer have been too few and far between. To address this issue, the U.S. House of Representatives recently passed the 21st […]
from ECONSALUT at http://bit.ly/1JhZgjy on December 31, 2015 at 06:50PM THE FUTURE OF THE PROFESSIONS: how technology will transform the work of human experts The concept of professional is changing. A new book tries to reflect the impact of technology on… [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other […]
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from The Incidental Economist at http://bit.ly/1RaCdYW on December 31, 2015 at 11:00AM Perhaps you’ve seen the trailer for Superhuman, the forthcoming Fox show that will “test the abilities of 12 ordinary people to use their extraordinary skills,” including “nearly super-human” memory. The trailer shows a man adding ten two digit numbers, each of which he saw for […]
from Terry Flynn PhD at http://bit.ly/1TryWDU on December 31, 2015 at 10:11AM LOL The post star wars new year fun appeared first on Terry Flynn PhD.
from Healthcare Economist at http://bit.ly/1ZDehQW on December 31, 2015 at 08:46AM My review of 2015 year in review posts from a variety of sources. Enjoy. CBS News medical stories of 2015. N.Y. Times take on 2015’s the top health and medical stories. Best Marginal Revolution posts. Managed Care Matters update on the ACA: Part I […]
from The Incidental Economist at http://bit.ly/1R9uI4I on December 31, 2015 at 01:09AM As a gift to you, I recapped every single episode of Healthcare Triage from this year in one video. There are even links to each one, so you can instantly go to the ones you missed. It’s awesome. Watch and share! @aaronecarroll
from ScienceDirect Publication: Journal of Health Economics at http://bit.ly/1MHKnSw on December 31, 2015 at 12:27AM Publication date: Source:Journal of Health Economics Author(s): Thomas Goldring, Fabian Lange, Seth Richards-Shubik
from THCB at http://bit.ly/1RSb9iN on December 30, 2015 at 11:47PM By PETER ELIAS, MD This summer an article in USA Today talked about Regina Holliday’s efforts to make the medical record more easily and promptly available to patients so it becomes as a tool patients use as they engage in co-managing their own care. Her cause is just […]
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from THCB at http://bit.ly/1PxeRNw on December 30, 2015 at 05:05PM By PAUL KECKLEY The healthcare industry in the U.S. is highly-regulated at the state and federal levels, and the balance between the two depends on what part of the industry you’re in. To illustrate— Health insurers are overseen by state insurance regulators, but the Affordable […]
from AcademyHealth Blog at http://bit.ly/1PxuOBg on December 30, 2015 at 03:00PM By: Clare Roche The moment you’ve been waiting for all semester is finally here – winter break! It’s time to relax with family and friends, catch up on sleep and your favorite TV shows, and over indulge in holiday treats. Although it is hard […]
from Value in Health at http://bit.ly/1kt70Dr on December 30, 2015 at 12:34PM Publication date: Source:Value in Health Author(s): Michael Herdman, Amanda Cole, Christopher K. Hoyle, Victoria Coles, Stuart Carroll, Nancy Devlin
from Value in Health at http://bit.ly/1mitI38 on December 30, 2015 at 12:34PM Publication date: Source:Value in Health Author(s): Dominic Tilden, Carmel Guarnieri
from Most Recent Articles: Health and Quality of Life Outcomes at http://bit.ly/1ZBCCXi on December 30, 2015 Depression and anxiety are common psychiatric morbidity among breast cancer patient. There is a lack of study examining the correlation between depression, anxiety and quality of life (QoL) with perceived soci…
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from Terry Flynn PhD at http://bit.ly/1RRhTNV on December 30, 2015 at 12:15PM A slightly early happy new year post! It has certainly been a bit of a roller-coaster year for me – finishing in Australia, spending 5 months in Sweden, before returning to my home town to set up my own company. Things are settling […]
from Market Design at http://bit.ly/1NQFjiC on December 30, 2015 at 01:02PM
from The Incidental Economist at http://bit.ly/1R7TPoi on December 30, 2015 at 12:00PM The following originally appeared on The Upshot (copyright 2015, The New York Times Company). Most people would agree that it would be better to prevent cancer, if we could, than to treat it once it developed. Yet economic incentives encourage researchers to focus on treatment […]
from International Journal of Technology Assessment in Health Care – FirstView Article(s) at http://bit.ly/1ksp00J on December 30, 2015 at 10:40AM Research ArticlesDevidas Menon, Alexa A. Nardelli, Tarek Motan, Kristin Klein, Tania Stafinski International Journal of Technology Assessment in Health Care, FirstView Article(s), 8 pages Abstract
from International Journal of Technology Assessment in Health Care – FirstView Article(s) at http://bit.ly/1Sm7ARq on December 30, 2015 at 10:40AM Research ArticlesAmanda C. Shepherd, Marta Ortega-Ortega, Manj S. Gohel, David Epstein, Louise C. Brown, Alun H. Davies International Journal of Technology Assessment in Health Care, FirstView Article(s), 8 pages Abstract
from Google Alert – “health economist” at http://bit.ly/1JfeVQD on December 29, 2015 at 10:18PM
from Healthcare Economist at http://bit.ly/1Vp68gE on December 30, 2015 at 06:25AM In recent years, there has a been a trend towards patient-centered care focusing on caring for a patient holistically. For instance, a NEJM perspective piece by Porter states: Accountability for value should be shared among the providers involved. Thus, rather than “focused factories” concentrating on […]
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from International Journal of Technology Assessment in Health Care – FirstView Article(s) at http://bit.ly/1moJvNf on December 29, 2015 at 10:39PM Research ArticlesCornelia Henschke, Dimitra Panteli, Matthias Perleth, Reinhard Busse International Journal of Technology Assessment in Health Care, FirstView Article(s), 7 pages Abstract
from International Journal of Technology Assessment in Health Care – FirstView Article(s) at http://bit.ly/1RQiBef on December 29, 2015 at 10:39PM Research ArticlesDimitra Panteli, Julia Kreis, Reinhard Busse International Journal of Technology Assessment in Health Care, FirstView Article(s), 10 pages Abstract
from Latest Results for PharmacoEconomics at http://bit.ly/1RQ8CWs on December 29, 2015 Abstract Health systems worldwide are facing difficult choices about the use of a series of highly effective but costly new treatments for hepatitis C. In this paper we discuss how the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence in England and Wales, the Common […]
from Latest Results for PharmacoEconomics at http://bit.ly/1PvS6HC on December 29, 2015 Abstract Background Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), as a life-threatening disease with no efficient cure, may impose a tremendous economic burden on patients and healthcare systems. However, most existing studies have mainly emphasised epidemiology and medications, while large observational studies reporting on the economic burden […]
from Latest Results for PharmacoEconomics at http://bit.ly/1RQ8AOg on December 29, 2015 Abstract Background The UK Medical Research Council approach to evaluating complex interventions moves through development, feasibility, piloting, evaluation and implementation in an iterative manner. This approach might be useful as a conceptual process underlying complex valuation tasks. Objective The objective of the study was […]
from Latest Results for PharmacoEconomics at http://bit.ly/1PvS56I on December 29, 2015 Abstract Background Prognostic classification approaches are commonly used in clinical practice to predict health outcomes. However, there has been limited focus on use of the general approach for predicting costs. We applied a grouping algorithm designed for large-scale data sets and multiple prognostic factors […]
from Brookings Topics – Health at http://brook.gs/1PvelPW on December 29, 2015 at 06:02PM A recent report from the Institute of Medicine noted that each year, 1 in 20 adults who seek outpatient care experience a diagnostic error, which can lead to serious complications or even death. The report called for delivery system, medical liability, and […]
from Brookings Topics – Health at http://brook.gs/1PvelPW on December 29, 2015 at 06:02PM A recent report from the Institute of Medicine noted that each year, 1 in 20 adults who seek outpatient care experience a diagnostic error, which can lead to serious complications or even death. The report called for delivery system, medical liability, and […]
from Latest Results for Quality of Life Research at http://bit.ly/1MFcWjr on December 29, 2015 Abstract Purpose To assess the reliability, validity, and factor structure of the Persian Brief Quality of Life in Bipolar Disorder (QoL.BD) in Iranian patients with bipolar disorder (BD). Methods After translation and cross-cultural adaptation of the Brief QoL.BD, we administered the […]
from THCB at http://bit.ly/1NOwwhg on December 29, 2015 at 05:24PM By JK Wall 2015 was the year health care got serious about cyber security. Hackers gave the industry no other choice. The year started with a massive data breach at Indianapolis-based Anthem Inc., which the health insurer revealed on Feb. 4. Hackers roamed around in […]
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from The Incidental Economist at http://bit.ly/1kq39aj on December 29, 2015 at 03:11PM From JAMA Neurology, “Variability of Brain Death Policies in the United States“: Importance Brain death is the irreversible cessation of function of the entire brain, and it is a medically and legally accepted mechanism of death in the United States and worldwide. Significant […]
from Market Design at http://bit.ly/1R5AKTR on December 29, 2015 at 01:45PM
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