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Archive for September, 2009

The Center for Health Care Quality and Payment Reform ACO paper

Harold Miller has recently published a detailed description of ACOs(Accountable Care Organizations) based on expert feedback.

Baucus Bill and Delivery Reform

Sen. Baucus released a draft bill yesterday which we summarize in the key areas related to delivery reform. The full bill is included.

Response to President Obama

President Obama suggested he is willing to talk about compromises to the reform proposals.The article attached here describes what the Center would like him to focus on.

Bending the cost curve in health spending

The latest Health Affairs issue features a number of expert opinions about managing health costs. Featured is an article written by the Center's CEO John Toussaint describing the remarkable improvements at ThedaCare and other organizations.

Health Affairs publishing article on lean at Thedacare

Article to be published Wednesday September 9th.We will post this on the blog September 9th.