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A new framework called IAR from RAND helps agencies and organizations track and share activities, problems and successful responses to public health emergencies.
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Hillary Clinton has proposed a government-run health insurance plan to compete with private health insurers. Learn more about Clinton's health care proposal.
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A study suggests patients being treated for heart attacks in heavily relied on ICUs may fair worse than in other hospital areas. Read more on ICU utilization.
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University of Michigan researchers reflect on Donabedian's paper "Evaluating the Quality of Medical Care." Learn about its lasting impact on health care.
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Hepatitis C testing for Baby Boomers remains low. A Michigan Medicine Specialists explain why a Hep C test is essential for this high-risk population.
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A new model developed by Michigan hospitals could help patients avoid pneumonia after cardiac surgery. Learn how doctors are reducing the risk for pneumonia.
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University of Michigan Doctors examine the efficiency of a hospital's disaster-preparedness program. See how 499 injuries were treated after a disastrous fire.
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University of Michigan researchers suggest families providing in home senior care need help. Explore how in home elder care is impacting senior caregivers.
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University of Michigan doctors create list of essential medical tests aligning with WHO's essential medicines. Learn more about the medical diagnostic tests.
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Biden's program attempts to further cancer treatment breakthroughs and improve cancer patient care. Here's what the University of Michigan is doing to help.
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Precision medicine using biomarkers is improving disease treatment, but health care systems are struggling to keep up. See one committee's recommendations.
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University of Michigan researchers found that hospital stays for patients with insurance have risen sharply in recent years. See what's driving the prices up.
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The Healthy Michigan plan has caused nearly all Michigan hospitals to see a drop in uninsured patients. See how else the Affordable Care Act impacted Michigan.
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University of Michigan researchers have identified four patterns of end of life spending in hospitals. See the four patterns and some potential cost savings.
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U-M researchers find end of life Medicare patients are sicker than Medicare Advantage patients. See how these findings impact health care planning and policy.