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Four Principles Underlie Patient and Family Partnership in Care
by modernClinician Editorial Team
Patient and family partnership in care should include treatment of patients and families with dignity and respect, their active engagement in all aspects of care, and their contribution to the improvement of health care systems and education of health care professionals, according to a position paper published online Nov. 27 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
Pace of Change Has Accelerated in Alternative Payment Models
by modernClinician Editorial Team
The impact of alternative payment models on physician practices has been described in a study published by the RAND Corp. and the American Medical Association.
Procurement Requirements Drive Interoperability in Health Care IT
by modernClinician Editorial Team
Interoperability of health care information technology must be improved to facilitate creation of a fully integrated health care system that can improve health and health care at lower cost, according to a report published by the National Academy of Medicine.
Aetna-CVS Merger Approved
by modernClinician Editorial Team
A $69 billion merger between health insurer Aetna and pharmacy manager CVS Health has been approved, according to the U.S. Justice Department.
Insurance Poses Barrier to Virtual Pulmonary Rehabilitation for COPD
Many Young Adults Not Prepared to Manage Their Own Health Care
1 in 4 U.S. Workers Sticking With a Job Strictly for Health Insurance
2018 to 2024 Saw Rise in Insurance Denials for Brand-Name Drugs
Substantial Uptick Seen in Private Equity-Affiliated Fertility Clinics Since 2013
Model Developed for Predicting Missed Appointments in Primary Care
Patient Care Experience Worse After Private Equity Acquisition of Hospitals
Psychologists ID Financial, Administrative Barriers to Accepting Insurance