by Rick Ray | Aug 11, 2011 | Learn
In April of 2011, the Commonwealth Fund released a study that provides recommendations for ensuring the successful implementation and spread of Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) to achieve the goals of a high performance health system. Here is the Overview and...
by Rick Ray | Aug 11, 2011 | Learn
In The Oregonian, Kelly House reports: On Friday, the Cornelius health center that started as a volunteer clinic in a converted garage will begin the final stage of transformation into a 42,000-square-foot wellness center serving more than 11,000 patients yearly....
by Liz Baxter | Aug 11, 2011 | Learn, We Can Do Better - News
The governor has announced the appointments to the four Transformation Committees. Thanks to you, there was an overwhelming response – close to 400 people applied to be on one or more of the committees, and around 140 people were nominated. The work of the committees...
by Rick Ray | Aug 4, 2011 | Learn
The AP reports on a new study published in the journal Health Affairs that says the government should do more to help consumers eat healthier. The story begins: A healthy diet is expensive and could make it difficult for Americans to meet new U.S. nutritional...
by Rick Ray | Aug 4, 2011 | Learn
Writing for MarketWatch, Kristen Gerencher writes that the new rules requiring insurance coverage for contraceptives may have significant ramifications in terms of the social costs of unwanted pregnancies and even on children’s health. Here are a few excerpts:...
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