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Primary Care Doctors Make More Rain Than Specialists Bruce Japsen Forbes, 2013 A new study shows primary care physicians generating more revenue on average than specialists to hospitals.

A Health Provider Strives to Keep Hospital Beds Empty Annie Lowrey New York Times, 2013 Through primary and preventative care services in ACOs, doctors are having a stronger impact and achieving "accountable care."

Racing to Spread Word About New Health Plans Robert Pear The New York Times, 2013 Key changes are happening as healthcare reform moves forward. However, studies show that nearly three-quarters of Americans are unaware of their options as these initiatives move forward

Experiment in Oregon Gives Medicaid Very Local Roots Kirk Johnson New York Times, 2013 Through a hyper-local focus on Medicaid, Oregon is determining if it can show improved health outcomes for low-income Medicaid populations and a lower rate of spending growth.

Match Day: More medical graduates entering primary care Janice Lloyd USA Today, 2013 The number of medical graduates matching into primary care residencies increased for the fourth year in a row, in the largest match program in history

A National Model for Medicaid Reform Jason Helgerson, MPP Times Union, 2013 A op-ed by New York State Medicaid director, Jason Helgerson, on the success of the Medicaid Redesign Team and Medicaid redesign efforts around the state

Building New York's Medical Homes Author(s): Daniel Lowenstein, Therese Corsello Wetterman, Cecilia Dougherty PCDC, 2012 PCDC profiles the challenges and achievements of eight medical home initiatives throughout New York State.

High-Performance Health Care for Vulnerable Populations: A Policy Framework for Promoting Accountable Care in Medicaid Deborah Bachrach, JD; William Bernstein, JD; and Anne Karl, JD The Commonwealth Fund, 2012 This report from The Commonwealth Fund highlights the advantages of state Medicaid programs adopting Shared Saving Plans similiar to those in ACOs.

Online Medical Home Solutions for Safety Net Providers PCDC, 2012 Online five-course series walks through the standards and guidelines of the NCQA 2011 PCMH Program.

Benefits of Implementing the Primary Care Patient Centered Medical Home Marci Nielsen, PhD, MPH; Barbara Langner, PhD; Carla Zema, PhD et al. Patient-Centered Primary Care Collaboratives, 2012 This report reviews previous PCMH implementation data, updating cost & quality improvements in various implementations, and reporting on recent Patient Centered Medical Home initiatives.

Advancing Primary Care Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, 2012 This study surveyed 126 practices in four communities that are participating in the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s Aligning Forces for Quality regional quality improvement effort.

Doctor Shortage Likely to Worsen With Health Law Annie Lowrey; Robert Pear New York Times, 2012 An article questioning how succesful the Affordable Care Act will be with the current shortage of primary care physicians

Hospitals Fear Cuts in Aid for Care to Illegal Immigrants Nina Bernstein New York Times, 2012 An article on the effects of the Affordable Care Act on the illegal immigrant population

Medicaid Expansion May Lower Death Rates, Study Says Pam Belluck New York Times, 2012 A recently published report by Harvard University states that Medicaid Expansion may lower death rates

A Formula for Cutting Health Costs New York Times, 2012 A health care system has achieved significant results in improving the health of its enrollees while cutting the costs.

Federally Qualified Health Centers and Private Practice Performance on Ambulatory Care Measures L. Elizabeth Goldman, MD, MCR; Philip W. Chu, MS; Huong Tran, MS; Randall S. Stafford, MD, PhD American Journal of Preventative Medicine, 2012 A study comparing Federally Qualified Health Centers and Private Practices on ambulatory care measures

Does Medicaid Make People Healthier? Alex Blumberg NPR, 2012 A study based on Medicaid receipients in Oregon shows the benefits of the Medicaid program on people's general health

Oral Health in New York City New York City Health Department, 2012 A report from the New York City Health Department showing increased risk of oral health problems for New York City citizens

Capital Plans and Needs of Health Centers Capital Link, 2012 Based on a survey of over 350 primary care facilities, Capital Link assesses that health centers will need to invest a total of $13.1 billion in infrastructure changes over the next five years.

Estimated New York State Medicaid Savings Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) Fredric Blavin; Linda Blumberg; Matthew Buettgens Urban Institute, 2012 Urban Institute report on estimated savings under Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA)

Community Health Centers Leveraging the Social Determinants of Health Clement Bezold, PhD; Jonathan Peck, MA; et al. Institute for Alternative Futures, 2012 Report that drafts a path to address social, economic, and physical conditions of patient's health

Implementing Long-Term Care Reform in New York's Medicaid Program Sarah Samis; Andrew Dett; Michael Birnbaum United Hospital Fund, 2012 United Hospital Fund (UHF) report on long-term care reform and medicaid

Translating Evidence Into Practice Helene Kopal, MPA, MPH; Rachel Sacks, MPH; Donna Shelley, MD, MPH, (ed.) Michelle Shaljian, MPA PCDC, 2012 This manual provides step-by-step guidance for medical directors and senior leaders at primary care organizations to implement quality improvement initiatives.

Cost Savings Associated With the Use of Community Health Centers Patrick Richard, PhD, MA; Leighton Ku, PhD, MPH; Avi Dor, PhD; et al. Journal of Ambulatory Care Management, 2012 This study assesses the potential cost savings associated with the use of community health centers, based on econometric analyses of the 2006 Medical Expenditure Panel Survey.

Primary Care 2025: A Scenario Exploration Institute for Alternative Futures, 2012 Primary Care 2025: A Scenario Exploration Resource

Business Continuity Plan Toolkit PCDC, 2011 This toolkit, available in early January 2012, helps providers develop a personalized business continuity plan.

What Happens if We Run Out of Doctors? Rich Barlow Boston University Today, 2011 Boston University School of Management's Stephen Davidson studies the shortage of primary care physicians.

Physicians Highlight Overlooked Connection Between Social Needs and Health The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, 2011 National survey indicates physicians believe addressing patients’ social needs is as important as addressing medical conditions.

Building Medical Homes: Lessons From Eight States with Emerging Programs Neva Kaye; Jason Buxbaum; Mary Takach, MPH The Commonwealth Fund, 2011 Building Medical Homes: Lessons From Eight States with Emerging Programs Resource

Effect of Closure of a Local Safety-Net Hospital on Primary Care Physicians’ Perceptions of Their Role in Patient Care Kara Odom Walker, MD, MPH, MSHS; Robin Clarke, MD; Gery Ryan, PhD; Arleen F. Brown, MD, PhD Annals of Family Medicine, 2011 This study explores how the closure of a large safety-net hospital in Los Angeles County, California affected local primary care physicians' perceptions of their role in patient care.

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