Patient Engagement
Because of the last-minute rush, Covered California officials have extended the enrollment deadline for coverage that begins Jan. 1.
Measures posted on websites give key quality metrics such as pressure ulcers, readmissions for over 1,100 inpatient rehabilitation facilities.
California's reimbursements for these dentists have long been among the lowest in the nation, and they have not changed since 2001.
Another 2.9 million renewed their coverage as the deadline for January coverage looms.
Studies show testing is needed even if there are no signs of illness, also underscore need for monitoring how disease develops, access to treatment.
Five of the six drugs with the highest cumulative price increases over the study period were marketed by Valeant Pharmaceuticals.
The high-need population is older, has lower levels of education and income and includes more women and African Americans.
While focus on care coordination and consumerism may likely continue, insiders worry that too much change could hurt them.
Researchers examined 230,701 patient discharges across 10 academic Veteran's Health Administration Hospitals around the country.
Over the past three years, the sprawling VA system has come under fire from Congress because veterans were waiting too long to see a doctor.