Do ACOs Raise Anti-Trust Concerns?
October 9, 2012 | Issue Brief
ACOs are promising vehicles for delivering health care more efficiently, but some insurers and regulators worry they could reduce competition and drive up prices.
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How Does Medicare Value-Based Purchasing Work?
June 1, 2012 | Issue Brief
The Medicare#25; Value-Based Purchasing Program, created under the Affordable Care Act of 2010 to reward hospitals when they meet certain standards for delivering high-quality care to patients.
Which Approaches Encourage Patients to Become More Engaged in Their Own Health Care?
January 1, 2012 | Issue Brief
Patient engagement is a critical component of improving quality of care. It encompasses many elements, such as self-management and increased collaboration between patients and doctors.
What is the National Quality Strategy?
January 1, 2012 | Issue Brief
The National Quality Strategy is the first overarching policy designed to lead federal, state and local efforts in improving the quality of America's health care.
What Are Accountable Care Organizations and How Could They Improve Health Care Quality?
December 1, 2011 | Issue Brief
An Accountable Care Organization (ACO) is a group of health care providers (for example, primary care physicians, specialists and hospitals) operating as a single entity with collective responsibility for patient care.
How Are Local Efforts Improving Health Care Quality?
August 1, 2011 | Issue Brief
Health care quaility issues are a national problem but health care is delivered locally and fixing the problem requires local action.
How Can Comparative Effectiveness Research Improve the Quality of U.S. Health Care?
July 1, 2011 | Issue Brief
Research has suggested that as much as 30 percent of health care spending may be wasted on care that does not improve health.
Does Health Information Technology Improve Quality of Care?
July 1, 2011 | Issue Brief
Many industries have lowered costs and improved quality through investments in information technology. The health care sector, however, has been slow to follow suit.
Does Publicly Reporting Performance Help Improve Health Care Quality?
July 1, 2011 | Issue Brief
Data reflecting the quality of care delivered by physicians and hospitals are typically referred to as performance measurement.