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February
2, 2005
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Vol.
8 No. 2
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Dear Colleagues,
It’s a sad fact that you don’t always get what you pay for
when it comes to health care. Medical costs are on the rise, but patients
aren’t always getting care that is evidence-based, (i.e., of higher
quality) to match. On the other side of things, providers who offer excellent
care have few reimbursement options or financial incentives to keep up
the good work. This month’s HABIT offers a few stories on how “quality” is
measured (or not measured) and rewarded (or not rewarded) and the consequences
for Americans’ health."
Cheers --
Jessie Gruman,
Ph.D.
President and Executive Director
Center for the Advancement of Health
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