FROM THE FOUNDATION

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.

Insurance and Uninsured

Tuesday, August 28, 2012

Growing Number of Hospitals Directly Providing Insurance

A growing number of hospitals and health systems are directly providing insurance coverage as they face pressure to accept flat rates for care rather than reimbursements for every service. Experts say that once hospital systems become insurers and must pay for hospitalizations rather than generating revenue from them, their focus will shift to preventive care.



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