Browsing: Health Policy Journal Club

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The ACA accomplished a goal of fewer uninsured patients and less of a need for inpatient care, but the emergency room kept as busy as ever.
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Will freestanding EDs truly improve access to medical care for underserved populations? A geospatial analysis comparing FSEDs to the nearest public transport station casts doubt.
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Over the past 20 years, public payers like Medicare and Medicaid have not kept pace with providers' expectations.
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How much could we improve care if Medicaid addressed social determinants of health?
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Want to improve your online ratings by patients? Perfect a good bedside manner.
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Hospitals, not physicians, are the primary drivers of increased health care costs
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The odds of ED visits by frequent users declined after the Affordable Care Act.