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In Health Affairs during August 2013 - updated monthly. Rankings are based on hits received by articles archived on this site only.


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1.  John K. Iglehart
Disruptive Technology Roils The Health Care Landscape
  Health Aff (Millwood) Aug 01, 2013; 32: 1342-1342.
(In "From The Editor-in-Chief")   [Full Text]     [PDF]
 
2.  Maria Maldonado
In The Safety Net: A Tale Of Ticking Clocks And Tricky Diagnoses
  Health Aff (Millwood) Aug 01, 2013; 32: 1501-1504.
(In "Narrative Matters")   [Abstract]     [Full Text]     [PDF]
 
3.  Lewis G. Sandy, Reed V. Tuckson, Simon L. Stevens
UnitedHealthcare Experience Illustrates How Payers Can Enable Patient Engagement
  Health Aff (Millwood) Aug 01, 2013; 32: 1440-1445.
(In "Health Plan Innovation")   [Abstract]     [Full Text]     [PDF]
 
4.  D M Eddy
Variations in physician practice: the role of uncertainty
Health Aff (Millwood) May 01, 1984; 3: 74-89.
(In "Journal Article")   [PDF]
 
5.  Eric A. Finkelstein, Justin G. Trogdon, Joel W. Cohen, William Dietz
Annual Medical Spending Attributable To Obesity: Payer-And Service-Specific Estimates
Health Aff (Millwood) Sep 01, 2009; 28: 822-831.
(In "Web Exclusives")   [Abstract]     [Full Text]     [PDF]
 

 

6.  Donald M. Berwick, Thomas W. Nolan, John Whittington
The Triple Aim: Care, Health, And Cost
Health Aff (Millwood) May 01, 2008; 27: 759-769.
(In "Quality & Accountability")   [Abstract]     [Full Text]     [PDF]
 
7.  Jill R. Horwitz
Making Profits And Providing Care: Comparing Nonprofit, For-Profit, And Government Hospitals
Health Aff (Millwood) May 01, 2005; 24: 790-801.
(In "Health Tracking")   [Abstract]     [Full Text]     [PDF]
 
8.  S Zuckerman
Medical malpractice: claims, legal costs, and the practice of defensive medicine
Health Aff (Millwood) Aug 01, 1984; 3: 128-133.
(In "DataWatch")   [PDF]
 
9.  Ann E. Rogers, Wei-Ting Hwang, Linda D. Scott, Linda H. Aiken, David F. Dinges
The Working Hours Of Hospital Staff Nurses And Patient Safety
Health Aff (Millwood) Jul 01, 2004; 23: 202-212.
(In "DataWatch")   [Abstract]     [Full Text]     [PDF]
 
10.  Carlos T. Jackson, Troy K. Trygstad, Darren A. DeWalt, C. Annette DuBard
Transitional Care Cut Hospital Readmissions For North Carolina Medicaid Patients With Complex Chronic Conditions
  Health Aff (Millwood) Aug 01, 2013; 32: 1407-1415.
(In "Hospitals & Vulnerable Populations")   [Abstract]     [Full Text]     [PDF]
 


11.  Nancy E. Adler, Katherine Newman
Socioeconomic Disparities In Health: Pathways And Policies
Health Aff (Millwood) Mar 01, 2002; 21: 60-76.
(In "Socioeconomic Status & Health")   [Abstract]     [Full Text]     [PDF]
 
12.  Jack Needleman, Susan Hassmiller
The Role Of Nurses In Improving Hospital Quality And Efficiency: Real-World Results
Health Aff (Millwood) Jul 01, 2009; 28: 625-633.
(In "Web Exclusives")   [Abstract]     [Full Text]     [PDF]
 
13.  Robert H. Miller, Ida Sim
Physicians’ Use Of Electronic Medical Records: Barriers And Solutions
Health Aff (Millwood) Mar 01, 2004; 23: 116-126.
(In "PURSUIT OF QUALITY")   [Abstract]     [Full Text]     [PDF]
 
14.  J K White
Increasing the odds for cancer survival
Health Aff (Millwood) Aug 01, 1984; 3: 121-126.
(In "DataWatch")   [PDF]
 
15.  Katherine Baicker, David Cutler, Zirui Song
Workplace Wellness Programs Can Generate Savings
Health Aff (Millwood) Feb 01, 2010; 29: 304-311.
(In "Prevention")   [Abstract]     [Full Text]     [PDF]
 

16.  Richard Hillestad, James Bigelow, Anthony Bower, Federico Girosi, Robin Meili, Richard Scoville, Roger Taylor
Can Electronic Medical Record Systems Transform Health Care? Potential Health Benefits, Savings, And Costs
Health Aff (Millwood) Sep 01, 2005; 24: 1103-1117.
(In "Economics Of Health Information Technology")   [Abstract]     [Full Text]     [PDF]
 
17.  Alexandra Minna Stern, Howard Markel
The History Of Vaccines And Immunization: Familiar Patterns, New Challenges
Health Aff (Millwood) May 01, 2005; 24: 611-621.
(In "Infrastructure")   [Abstract]     [Full Text]     [PDF]
 
18.  G Anderson, P B Ginsburg
Medicare payment and hospital capital: future policy options
Health Aff (Millwood) Aug 01, 1984; 3: 35-48.
(In "Journal Article")   [PDF]
 
19.  Edward H. Wagner, Brian T. Austin, Connie Davis, Mike Hindmarsh, Judith Schaefer, Amy Bonomi
Improving Chronic Illness Care: Translating Evidence Into Action
Health Aff (Millwood) Nov 01, 2001; 20: 64-78.
(In "Medicine & Chronic Illness")   [Abstract]     [Full Text]     [PDF]
 
20.  Christine C. Ferguson
Barriers To Serving The Vulnerable: Thoughts Of A Former Public Official
Health Aff (Millwood) Sep 01, 2007; 26: 1358-1365.
(In "Commentary")   [Abstract]     [Full Text]     [PDF]
 


21.  Gary Claxton, Matthew Rae, Nirmita Panchal, Anthony Damico, Heidi Whitmore, Nathan Bostick, Kevin Kenward
Health Benefits In 2013: Moderate Premium Increases In Employer-Sponsored Plans
Health Aff (Millwood) Aug 20, 2013; doi: 10.1377/hlthaff.2013.0644.
(In "Web First")   [Abstract]     [Full Text]     [PDF]
 
22.  George J. Isham, Donna J. Zimmerman, David A. Kindig, Gary W. Hornseth
HealthPartners Adopts Community Business Model To Deepen Focus On Nonclinical Factors Of Health Outcomes
  Health Aff (Millwood) Aug 01, 2013; 32: 1446-1452.
(In "Health Plan Innovation")   [Abstract]     [Full Text]     [PDF]
 
23.  Mary D. Naylor, Ellen T. Kurtzman
The Role Of Nurse Practitioners In Reinventing Primary Care
Health Aff (Millwood) May 01, 2010; 29: 893-899.
(In "Workforce & Teams")   [Abstract]     [Full Text]     [PDF]
 
24.  Emily R. Carrier, James D. Reschovsky, David A. Katz, Michelle M. Mello
High Physician Concern About Malpractice Risk Predicts More Aggressive Diagnostic Testing In Office-Based Practice
  Health Aff (Millwood) Aug 01, 2013; 32: 1383-1391.
(In "Physician Office Practice")   [Abstract]     [Full Text]     [PDF]
 
25.  David Mechanic, Jennifer Tanner
Vulnerable People, Groups, And Populations: Societal View
Health Aff (Millwood) Sep 01, 2007; 26: 1220-1230.
(In "Definitions & Determinants")   [Abstract]     [Full Text]     [PDF]
 

26.  Donald M. Berwick
What ‘Patient-Centered’ Should Mean: Confessions Of An Extremist
Health Aff (Millwood) Jul 01, 2009; 28: 555-565.
(In "Web Exclusives")   [Abstract]     [Full Text]     [PDF]
 
27.  Joseph R. Betancourt, Alexander R. Green, J. Emilio Carrillo, Elyse R. Park
Cultural Competence And Health Care Disparities: Key Perspectives And Trends
Health Aff (Millwood) Mar 01, 2005; 24: 499-505.
(In "Health Tracking")   [Abstract]     [Full Text]     [PDF]
 
28.  Uwe E. Reinhardt
The Pricing Of U.S. Hospital Services: Chaos Behind A Veil Of Secrecy
Health Aff (Millwood) Jan 01, 2006; 25: 57-69.
(In "Pricing & Payment")   [Abstract]     [Full Text]     [PDF]
 
29.  Paul B. Ginsburg
Competition In Health Care: Its Evolution Over The Past Decade
Health Aff (Millwood) Nov 01, 2005; 24: 1512-1522.
(In "Consumerism")   [Abstract]     [Full Text]     [PDF]
 
30.  Michael Lanthier, Kathleen L. Miller, Clark Nardinelli, Janet Woodcock
An Improved Approach To Measuring Drug Innovation Finds Steady Rates Of First-In-Class Pharmaceuticals, 1987–2011
  Health Aff (Millwood) Aug 01, 2013; 32: 1433-1439.
(In "Drug Innovation")   [Abstract]     [Full Text]     [PDF]
 


31.  Katie Coleman, Brian T. Austin, Cindy Brach, Edward H. Wagner
Evidence On The Chronic Care Model In The New Millennium
Health Aff (Millwood) Jan 01, 2009; 28: 75-85.
(In "Reorganizing Care")   [Abstract]     [Full Text]     [PDF]
 
32.  Michael F. Furukawa, Vaishali Patel, Dustin Charles, Matthew Swain, Farzad Mostashari
Hospital Electronic Health Information Exchange Grew Substantially In 2008–12
  Health Aff (Millwood) Aug 01, 2013; 32: 1346-1354.
(In "Health Information Technology")   [Abstract]     [Full Text]     [PDF]
 
33.  I Burney, P Hickman, J Paradise, G Schieber
Medicare physician payment, participation, and reform
Health Aff (Millwood) Nov 01, 1984; 3: 5-24.
(In "Journal Article")   [PDF]
 
34.  John R. Virts, George W. Wilson
Inflation And Health Care Prices Update
Health Aff (Millwood) Aug 01, 1984; 3: 135-136.
(In "Letters")   [PDF]
 
35.  Kathryn Pitkin Derose, José J. Escarce, Nicole Lurie
Immigrants And Health Care: Sources Of Vulnerability
Health Aff (Millwood) Sep 01, 2007; 26: 1258-1268.
(In "Definitions & Determinants")   [Abstract]     [Full Text]     [PDF]
 

 

36.  Michelle M. Mello, Eric B. Rimm, David M. Studdert
The McLawsuit: The Fast-Food Industry And Legal Accountability For Obesity
Health Aff (Millwood) Nov 01, 2003; 22: 207-216.
(In "Health Tracking")   [Abstract]     [Full Text]     [PDF]
 
37.  Shreya Kangovi, Frances K. Barg, Tamala Carter, Judith A. Long, Richard Shannon, David Grande
Understanding Why Patients Of Low Socioeconomic Status Prefer Hospitals Over Ambulatory Care
Health Aff (Millwood) Jul 01, 2013; 32: 1196-1203.
(In "Disparities & Readmissions")   [Abstract]     [Full Text]     [PDF]
 
38.  James C. Robinson, Timothy T. Brown
Increases In Consumer Cost Sharing Redirect Patient Volumes And Reduce Hospital Prices For Orthopedic Surgery
  Health Aff (Millwood) Aug 01, 2013; 32: 1392-1397.
(In "Reference Pricing")   [Abstract]     [Full Text]     [PDF]
 
39.  D N Mendelson, W B Schwartz
The effects of aging and population growth on health care costs
Health Aff (Millwood) Feb 01, 1993; 12: 119-125.
(In "DataWatch")   [Abstract]     [PDF]
 
40.  Daniel R. Masys
Effects Of Current And Future Information Technologies On The Health Care Workforce
Health Aff (Millwood) Sep 01, 2002; 21: 33-41.
(In "Health Care Workforce")   [Abstract]     [Full Text]     [PDF]
 



41.  Rogan Kersh, James Morone
The Politics Of Obesity: Seven Steps To Government Action
Health Aff (Millwood) Nov 01, 2002; 21: 142-153.
(In "Politics & Public Health")   [Abstract]     [Full Text]     [PDF]
 
42.  Tara F. Bishop, Matthew J. Press, Jayme L. Mendelsohn, Lawrence P. Casalino
Electronic Communication Improves Access, But Barriers To Its Widespread Adoption Remain
  Health Aff (Millwood) Aug 01, 2013; 32: 1361-1367.
(In "Health Information Technology")   [Abstract]     [Full Text]     [PDF]
 
43.  Gerard F. Anderson, Uwe E. Reinhardt, Peter S. Hussey, Varduhi Petrosyan
It’s The Prices, Stupid: Why The United States Is So Different From Other Countries
Health Aff (Millwood) May 01, 2003; 22: 89-105.
(In "International Comparisons")   [Abstract]     [Full Text]     [PDF]
 
44.  Stefan Timmermans, Aaron Mauck
The Promises And Pitfalls Of Evidence-Based Medicine
Health Aff (Millwood) Jan 01, 2005; 24: 18-28.
(In "History & Context")   [Abstract]     [Full Text]     [PDF]
 
45.  David M. Cutler, Mark McClellan
Is Technological Change In Medicine Worth It?
Health Aff (Millwood) Sep 01, 2001; 20: 11-29.
(In "Value Of Innovation")   [Abstract]     [Full Text]     [PDF]
 

 

46.  Lawrence P. Casalino, Frances M. Wu, Andrew M. Ryan, Kennon Copeland, Diane R. Rittenhouse, Patricia P. Ramsay, Stephen M. Shortell
Independent Practice Associations And Physician-Hospital Organizations Can Improve Care Management For Smaller Practices
  Health Aff (Millwood) Aug 01, 2013; 32: 1376-1382.
(In "Physician Office Practice")   [Abstract]     [Full Text]     [PDF]
 
47.  Susan Dentzer
Rx For The ‘Blockbuster Drug’ Of Patient Engagement
Health Aff (Millwood) Feb 01, 2013; 32: 202-202.
(In "From The Editor-in-Chief")   [Full Text]     [PDF]
 
48.  Aparna Higgins, German Veselovskiy, Lauren McKown
Provider Performance Measures In Private And Public Programs: Achieving Meaningful Alignment With Flexibility To Innovate
  Health Aff (Millwood) Aug 01, 2013; 32: 1453-1461.
(In "Measuring Quality")   [Abstract]     [Full Text]     [PDF]
 
49.  Carleen Hawn
Take Two Aspirin And Tweet Me In The Morning: How Twitter, Facebook, And Other Social Media Are Reshaping Health Care
Health Aff (Millwood) Mar 01, 2009; 28: 361-368.
(In "Report From The Field")   [Abstract]     [Full Text]     [PDF]
 
50.  Barbara L. Brush, Julie Sochalski, Anne M. Berger
Imported Care: Recruiting Foreign Nurses To U.S. Health Care Facilities
Health Aff (Millwood) May 01, 2004; 23: 78-87.
(In "Nurse Migration")   [Abstract]     [Full Text]     [PDF]