Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)

Mar 04 | Jeff Lagasse

Primary care struggling, underinvested, report finds

There has been a 36% jump in the share of U.S. children without a usual source of care and a 21% increase among adults.

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Jan 11, 2023 | Jeff Lagasse

Medicaid expansion resulted in decreased postpartum hospitalizations

The results provide evidence that Medicaid expansion is beneficial for the health of those who have just given birth.

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Mar 29, 2022 | Susan Morse

Biden's proposed budget includes funds to address disparities and mental health parity

The private insurance market may be required to cover three behavioral health visits with no enrollee…

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Nov 12, 2021 | Susan Morse

CMS rescinds final rule for 'breakthrough' medical devices

The agency will explore other ways to access innovative technology while protecting Medicare beneficiaries.

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Jan 20, 2021 | Jeff Lagasse

Healthcare workers' capacity for change key in fighting COVID-19 related burnout

Work environments and job demands have a significant effect on the health and wellbeing of frontline care…

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Oct 14, 2019 | Jeff Lagasse

Smoking cessation efforts may reduce avoidable hospital readmissions

Smoking cessation efforts could ultimately be a strong investment that allows the hospital to retain more reimbursement…

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Oct 10, 2019 | Susan Morse

Pressure ulcers cost the health system $26.8 billion a year

UCLA researchers have found that pressure ulcers first form on the inside of the body at a cellular level, says researcher and CEO…

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Apr 15, 2019 | Susan Morse

Primary care accounts for a small share of Medicare spending, RAND study finds

Primary care represents an estimated 2.12 to 4.88 percent of total medical and prescription spending in…

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Mar 22, 2018 | Susan Morse

House passes new funding bill; here's what it means for federal health agencies

Insurers get no federal funds for cost-sharing reduction payments or a reinsurance program to help stabilize…

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Feb 12, 2018 | Jessica Davis

Trump's budget proposes deep cuts to HHS, ONC, OCR budgets and staff

The President's proposed budget makes deep cuts to health departments and public health initiatives while boosting…

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