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End-of-Life Choices

Trends in end-of-life care show that not only does the care given vary widely from region to region and hospital to hospital, but also patients often don't get the care they prefer. What can be done?

Care Management Puzzle

Chronic diseases and the cost of care are rising. Are disease management programs improving outcomes for patients with complex, chronic conditions?

No Middleman

Under the "direct primary care" model, patients pay a monthly fee for basic medical services. Learn about the history and current landscape of physician practices offering this arrangement.

Hospitals

Friday, July 08, 2011

Study: Doctor-Led Hospitals Have Highest Quality Ratings

A new Social Science and Medicine study concludes that top-rated hospitals are more likely to be run by medical doctors than by business managers. The research is based on a review of the professional background of 300 leaders of top-ranked U.S. hospitals, as determined by U.S. News & World Report rankings. Overall quality scores were about 25% higher at hospitals run by physicians, compared with the other facilities.



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