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


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1.  John K. Iglehart
Are ‘Unsustainable Trends’ Finally Coming To A Stop?
  Health Aff (Millwood) May 01, 2013; 32: 830-830.
(In "From The Editor-in-Chief")   [Full Text]     [PDF]
 
2.  Ari B. Friedman, Tara Mendola
To Cover Their Child, One Couple Navigates A Health Insurance Maze In Pennsylvania
  Health Aff (Millwood) May 01, 2013; 32: 994-997.
(In "Narrative Matters")   [Abstract]     [Full Text]     [PDF]
 
3.  Leah Zallman, Steffie Woolhandler, David Himmelstein, David Bor, Danny McCormick
Immigrants Contributed An Estimated $115.2 Billion More To The Medicare Trust Fund Than They Took Out In 2002–09
Health Aff (Millwood) May 29, 2013; doi: 10.1377/hlthaff.2012.1223.
(In "Web First")   [Abstract]     [Full Text]     [PDF]
 
4.  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]
 
5.  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]
 

 

6.  Susan Dentzer
The ‘Triple Aim’ Goes Global, And Not A Minute Too Soon
Health Aff (Millwood) Apr 01, 2013; 32: 638-638.
(In "From The Editor-in-Chief")   [Full Text]     [PDF]
 
7.  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]
 
8.  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]
 
9.  Alexander J. Ryu, Teresa B. Gibson, M. Richard McKellar, Michael E. Chernew
The Slowdown In Health Care Spending In 2009–11 Reflected Factors Other Than The Weak Economy And Thus May Persist
Health Aff (Millwood) May 01, 2013; 32: 835-840.
(In "Spending Trends")   [Abstract]     [Full Text]     [PDF]
 
10.  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]
 


11.  Scott Ramsey, David Blough, Anne Kirchhoff, Karma Kreizenbeck, Catherine Fedorenko, Kyle Snell, Polly Newcomb, William Hollingworth, Karen Overstreet
Washington State Cancer Patients Found To Be At Greater Risk For Bankruptcy Than People Without A Cancer Diagnosis
Health Aff (Millwood) May 15, 2013; doi: 10.1377/hlthaff.2012.1263.
(In "Web First")   [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.  David M. Cutler, Nikhil R. Sahni
If Slow Rate Of Health Care Spending Growth Persists, Projections May Be Off By $770 Billion
  Health Aff (Millwood) May 01, 2013; 32: 841-850.
(In "Spending Trends")   [Abstract]     [Full Text]     [PDF]
 
14.  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]
 
15.  Michael Farias, Kathy Jenkins, James Lock, Rahul Rathod, Jane Newburger, David W. Bates, Dana G. Safran, Kevin Friedman, Josh Greenberg
Standardized Clinical Assessment And Management Plans (SCAMPs) Provide A Better Alternative To Clinical Practice Guidelines
  Health Aff (Millwood) May 01, 2013; 32: 911-920.
(In "Payment & Practice")   [Abstract]     [Full Text]     [PDF]
 

16.  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]
 
17.  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]
 
18.  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]
 
19.  Patricia M. Danzon, Mark V. Pauly
Insurance And New Technology: From Hospital To Drugstore
Health Aff (Millwood) Sep 01, 2001; 20: 86-100.
(In "Coverage Policy")   [Abstract]     [Full Text]     [PDF]
 
20.  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]
 


21.  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]
 
22.  Jonathan R. Welch
As She Lay Dying: How I Fought To Stop Medical Errors From Killing My Mom
Health Aff (Millwood) Dec 01, 2012; 31: 2817-2820.
(In "Narrative Matters")   [Abstract]     [Full Text]     [PDF]
 
23.  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]
 
24.  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]
 
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.  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]
 
27.  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]
 
28.  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]
 
29.  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]
 
30.  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]
 


31.  Uwe E. Reinhardt, Peter S. Hussey, Gerard F. Anderson
U.S. Health Care Spending In An International Context
Health Aff (Millwood) May 01, 2004; 23: 10-25.
(In "Costs & Competition")   [Abstract]     [Full Text]     [PDF]
 
32.  Karen Davis, Cathy Schoen, Stuart Guterman
Medicare Essential: An Option To Promote Better Care And Curb Spending Growth
  Health Aff (Millwood) May 01, 2013; 32: 900-909.
(In "Sustaining Medicare")   [Abstract]     [Full Text]     [PDF]
 
33.  Chapin White
Contrary To Cost-Shift Theory, Lower Medicare Hospital Payment Rates For Inpatient Care Lead To Lower Private Payment Rates
  Health Aff (Millwood) May 01, 2013; 32: 935-943.
(In "Hospital Payment")   [Abstract]     [Full Text]     [PDF]
 
34.  Karen R. Sepucha
To Err Is Health Care? Breaking The Silence
Health Aff (Millwood) Apr 01, 2013; 32: 820-821.
(In "Book Reviews")   [Full Text]     [PDF]
 
35.  Valerie G. Press, David O. Meltzer, Vineet M. Arora
Health Literate Care In The Hospital Setting
Health Aff (Millwood) Apr 01, 2013; 32: 823-823.
(In "Letters")   [Full Text]     [PDF]
 

 

36.  Lee L. Prina
Foundation Activities To Improve Health Around The World
Health Aff (Millwood) Apr 01, 2013; 32: 817-819.
(In "GrantWatch")   [Full Text]     [PDF]
 
37.  Alexander G. Fiks, Kathleen G. Noonan
Shared Decision Making In Pediatrics
Health Aff (Millwood) Apr 01, 2013; 32: 822-823.
(In "Letters")   [Full Text]     [PDF]
 
38.  Paul B. Ginsburg
Achieving Health Care Cost Containment Through Provider Payment Reform That Engages Patients And Providers
  Health Aff (Millwood) May 01, 2013; 32: 929-934.
(In "Payment & Practice")   [Abstract]     [Full Text]     [PDF]
 
39.  Beth Begier, Wenhui Li, Gil Maduro
Life Expectancy Among Non–High School Graduates
Health Aff (Millwood) Apr 01, 2013; 32: 822-822.
(In "Letters")   [Full Text]     [PDF]
 
40.  Lester J. Hartman
Technology And Family Empowerment
Health Aff (Millwood) Apr 01, 2013; 32: 823-823.
(In "Letters")   [Full Text]     [PDF]
 



41.  S. Jay Olshansky
Life Expectancy And Education: The Author Replies
Health Aff (Millwood) Apr 01, 2013; 32: 822-822.
(In "Letters")   [Full Text]     [PDF]
 
42.  Kent Wilson, Sue Schettle
A Grassroots Initiative For End-Of-Life Planning
Health Aff (Millwood) Apr 01, 2013; 32: 823-824.
(In "Letters")   [Full Text]     [PDF]
 
43.  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]
 
44.  Lesley Magnussen, John Ehiri, Pauline Jolly
Comprehensive Versus Selective Primary Health Care: Lessons For Global Health Policy
Health Aff (Millwood) May 01, 2004; 23: 167-176.
(In "Agreements")   [Abstract]     [Full Text]     [PDF]
 
45.  Roland Sturm
The Effects Of Obesity, Smoking, And Drinking On Medical Problems And Costs
Health Aff (Millwood) Mar 01, 2002; 21: 245-253.
(In "DataWatch")   [Abstract]     [Full Text]     [PDF]
 

 

46.  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]
 
47.  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]
 
48.  Thomas Bodenheimer
The Political Divide In Health Care: A Liberal Perspective
Health Aff (Millwood) Nov 01, 2005; 24: 1426-1435.
(In "Rethinking Reform")   [Abstract]     [Full Text]     [PDF]
 
49.  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]
 
50.  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]