Quality of Care

How does the quality of the U.S. healthcare system compare to other countries?

This collection of charts and a related brief explore a number of different metrics used to look at health outcomes, quality of care, and access to services. Inconsistent or unavailable data and imperfect metrics make it difficult to firmly judge system-wide health quality in the U.S., but a review of the data we do have […]

results found

Filter By

22 results found

Price transparency reduces MRI costs and stimulates provider competition

When patients were notified of less expensive MRI options and allowed to switch to lower-cost providers, researchers found an average savings of 18.7% per exam, according to a new study. The study found that patients were responsive to the price …

New studies search for health cost savings that preserve quality and access

In its June 2014 issue, “Economics of Health Care: Costs, Savings & Value,” the policy journal Health Affairs examines the potential to rein in spending while simultaneously ensuring access and quality, with a particular focus on Medicare and Medicaid.

Researchers …

Page:
«
1
2
3

Quality of Care

How does the quality of the U.S. healthcare system compare to other countries?

Filter By

Price transparency reduces MRI costs and stimulates provider competition

New studies search for health cost savings that preserve quality and access

You Might Also Be Interested In

What are recent trends in cancer spending and outcomes?

Quality of Care

How does the quality of the U.S. healthcare system compare to other countries?

Filter By

Price transparency reduces MRI costs and stimulates provider competition

New studies search for health cost savings that preserve quality and access

You Might Also Be Interested In

Despite lower rates of access barriers for some groups, health costs remain a concern for many Americans

What are recent trends in cancer spending and outcomes?

Slow health spending growth continued in 2013, but is expected to increase