Context Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is one of the most common and costly surgical
procedures performed in the United States. Objective To examine longitudinal trends in …

Importance Many proposals for health care reform incentivize patients to play a more active
role in selecting health care providers on the basis of quality and price. While data on quality …

Abstract Background The aging of America poses a challenge to emergency departments
(ED s). Studies show that elderly patients have poor outcomes despite increased testing …

Background: Today, insurance insulates most patients from the true costs of the health care
services they consume. Economists believe that the absence of price signals incentivizes …

Results A $1 increase in Medicare's payment to health maintenance organization (HMO)
plans led to a $0.49 (P<. 001) increase in plan bids, with $0.34 (P<. 001) going to …

As its 2012 session drew to a close, the Massachusetts legislature passed a much-
anticipated cost control bill. The bill sets annual state spending targets, encourages the …

Background As the number of primary total knee arthroplasties (TKAs) performed in the
United States increases, policymakers have questioned whether the indications and timing …

Policy, Practice, and Research Implications159 epilogue177 references187 index267 my
experience with writing has taught me that no book ever evolves precisely as planned, and …

Objective: To determine whether charge awareness affects patient decisions. Background:
Pediatric uncomplicated appendicitis can be treated with open or laparoscopic techniques …

Background: Healthcare costs for the surgical management of ankle arthritis continue to rise.
Patients are generally unaware of the prices of the services they use. Understanding the …