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Tuesday, August 6, 2019
TODAY ON THE BLOG

PRIMARY CARE

The Importance Of Primary Care—And Of Measuring It
By Hoangmai Pham and Ann Greiner

A standard, publicly reported measure of primary care for the US would not only allow us to make comparisons among states, health plans, and accountable care organization but would catalyze research quantifying the value of primary care. Read More >>


FOLLOWING THE ACA

ACA Litigation Round-Up: Contraceptive Mandate, Section 1557, And More
By Katie Keith

This post provides a brief status update on litigation over the "take care" case, Section 1557, the health insurance tax, and the provider conscience rule. Read More >>


IN THE JOURNAL

MILITARY HEALTH SYSTEM

The US Military Health System: Promoting Readiness And Providing Health Care
By Terri Tanielian and Carrie Farmer

Terri Tanielian and Carrie Farmer describe the evolution of coverage for military service members and their families from the 1880s to the current TRICARE program. Read More >>


A Military Health System For The Twenty-First Century
By Terry Adirim

Terry Adirim and Thomas McCaffery discuss the 2017 National Defense Authorization Act requirement to consolidate the direct care system currently operated separately by the Army, Navy, and Air Force, under a single authority. Read More >>
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