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Tuesday, March 31, 2009

JAMA -- Reforming the HIPAA Privacy Rule: Safeguarding Privacy and Promoting Research, April 1, 2009, Gostin and Nass 301 (13): 1373

JAMA -- Reforming the HIPAA Privacy Rule: Safeguarding Privacy and Promoting Research, April 1, 2009, Gostin and Nass 301 (13): 1373

JAMA -- Abstract: Effects of Care Coordination on Hospitalization, Quality of Care, and Health Care Expenditures Among Medicare Beneficiaries: 15 Randomized Trials, February 11, 2009, Peikes et al. 301 (6): 603

Viable care coordination programs without a strong transitional care component are unlikely to yield net Medicare savings. Programs with substantial in-person contact that target moderate to severe patients can be cost-neutral and improve some aspects of care.
JAMA -- Abstract: Effects of Care Coordination on Hospitalization, Quality of Care, and Health Care Expenditures Among Medicare Beneficiaries: 15 Randomized Trials, February 11, 2009, Peikes et al. 301 (6): 603

Google Enables Profile Sharing for Google Health

Google is allowing users of its Google Health solution to share their medical records and other personal health information with trusted contacts.
Google Enables Profile Sharing for Google Health

Can Patient-Centered Medical Homes Transform Health Care Delivery? - The Commonwealth Fund

Can Patient-Centered Medical Homes Transform Health Care Delivery? - The Commonwealth Fund

Friday, March 6, 2009