States, in their capacities as payers, purchasers, and regulators, have a key role to play in shifting to payment structures that reward high quality care and reduce the volume incentives inherent in fee-for-service reimbursement. >> more
The Permanente Journal’s Winter 2013 edition features an article entitled “Transforming Care Delivery through Health Information Technology.” The article, written by Institute for Health Policy (IHP) staff member Ben Wheatley, discusses several ways in which Health IT is contributing to care transformation at Kaiser Permanente. >> more
Clinical guidelines provide updated best practice information to clinicians. However, the treatment recommendations contained in guidelines are often generalized, not tailored to specific patients. As we discuss in this In Focus brief, individualized guidelines may help to clarify which patients will benefit the most from specific treatments. >> more
Medical advancements in the treatment of HIV infection have shifted this fatal disease to the status of a chronic condition in the U.S. and most of the developed world; however, prevention of new HIV infections continues to pose a serious … >> more
The Kaiser Permanente Institute for Health Policy invites you to: “Laying the Groundwork in States for Payment Reform and More Integrated Delivery” A webinar from the National Academy for State Health Policy January 3, 2013, 2:00 – 3:15 p.m. Eastern … >> more