How do costs compare between simultaneous cochlear implantation (SimCI) and sequential cochlear implantation (SeqCI) in adults if all bilaterally deaf patients undergo SeqCI vs. a theoretical model where SimCI is […]
Will Reference Pricing Impact Otolaryngology?
Reference pricing encourages consumers to choose lower-cost options for care
Reducing Costs in the Changing Fabric of Healthcare
Lecturer describes shift in healthcare from 1946 through the ACA
IPAB is Medicare’s New Hammer for Spending Accountability
The Independent Payment Advisory Board will have the authority to cut Medicare provider spending to keep it below a cap, with unprecedented autonomy
Reducing Hospital Costs for Patients Undergoing TL/BND
What factors influence intraoperative and postoperative costs associated with total laryngectomy (TL) and bilateral neck dissection (BND)? Background: Given the current environment of health care reform, the ability to respond to […]
Is Comprehensive ASNHL Screening Always Needed?
What are the costs and diagnostic yield of screening patients presenting with asymmetrical sensorineural hearing loss (ASNHL)? Background: The magnitude of workup on a patient with ASNHL of an uncertain onset […]
Point-of-Care CT Scanning in Otolaryngology: Boon for Patients and Physicians: Part 1 of 2
Otolaryngologist Martin L. Hopp, MD, PhD, of Cedars-Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles, believes that in-office computed tomography (CT) scanning is the trifecta of care for otolaryngologists and their patients.
More Employers Switching to ‘Consumer-Directed Health Care’ as Way to Control Costs
Plagued by annual increases in health-care premiums for their employees that regularly reach double digits, some US companies are exploring the role of consumer-directed health care with the goal of fostering healthier workers who are more accountable for their own health, thereby reducing the costs of company-provided health insurance.
A Look at National Health Spending
Spending growth has slowed, and docs are increasing practice volume and intensity to keep up