Millions of Americans struggle to pay their medical bills or pare down medical debt they've accrued. Some 40 to 50 percent of personal bankruptcies, in fact, are caused by medical debt. But here's the real news: even people who have health insurance are not immune. Read more »
What are the chances that your local hospital will deliver good care? According to a new study, it depends on where you live, the characteristics of your hospital, and the condition for which you are treated. Read more »
Use of information technology (IT) could improve the safety, quality, and efficiency of care, but adoption has been slow, mainly due to cost. But just how great are the costs involved? Read more »
Two new Commonwealth Fund-supported studies point to a lack of training for resident physicians in the complexities of providing "culturally competent" medical care in an increasingly diverse society. Read more »
A new Fund study explains how states can make government-provided reinsurance, which is essentially insurance for insurance companies, work in their small-group and individual markets. Read more »