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The Latest Research, Commentary, and News from Health Affairs
Thursday, September 24, 2020
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FAST TRACK AHEAD OF PRINT
COVID-19
The Impact Of The COVID-19 Pandemic On Hospital Admissions In The United States
By John D. Birkmeyer, Amber Barnato, Nancy Birkmeyer, Robert Bessler,
and Jonathan Skinner
John D. Birkmeyer and coauthors compared medical admissions trends from February to July 2020 with trends during the same weeks in 2019. The authors reviewed non-COVID-19 and total medical hospital admissions and electronic medical and billing records for Sound Physicians, a large, nationally distributed medical group specializing in hospital-based medicine. The sample included some one million medical admissions. Read More >>
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TODAY ON THE BLOG
PHARMACEUTICALS & MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY
Average International Market Pricing For US Pharmaceuticals—Lessons From Europe
By Marc A. Rodwin
While officials from both parties agree that the US should use an
international price index to cap the prices of pharmaceuticals, European nations use their price index somewhat differently than in US proposals. To be most effective, US proposals should be modified to reflect real purchase prices and be employed as part of a broader cost-control strategy. Read More >>
MENTAL HEALTH
City Officials Must Act Now To
Prevent A Devastating Mental Health Crisis
By Brian C. Castrucci and Tyler Norris
The data reveal that an epidemic of mental illness is coming, if it's not already here, because of COVID-19 and longstanding problems. While these statistics suggest an increased need for treatment, that is not enough. Counselors and clinicians are essential, but the burden cannot just rest on them. Local government leaders can address mental health challenges. A new report suggests many low-cost or revenue-neutral actions that city leaders can take. Read More >>
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A CLOSER LOOK—Choosing Wisely
Michael E. Chernew and Daniel B. Wolfson’s 2017 blog post explains that reforming the US health care system to be more cost-effective and effective is a major challenge. Reducing the overuse of low-benefit clinical procedures is key, but current methods do not provide the information that clinicians or managers need to identify how to change their practice patterns. Reread their plan for evidence-based solutions to improve health care spending.
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About Health Affairs
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