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February 4, 2013 | Journal Article
The practice of patient-centered care remains in its developmental stages—hampered, in part, by limited evidence of its effectiveness.
September 1, 2012 | Journal Article
Achieving a meaningful definition and shared understanding of consumer engagement is a critical step in making real progress as the nation works to transform its health care system to make care more efficient, affordable, effective, and patient-cent ...
April 1, 2011 | Report
Report details research conducted to develop and test simple messages that explain the concepts of payment and delivery reform to consumers in ways they understand and support.
April 1, 2011 | Report
Report details research conducted to develop and test simple messages that will help local AF4Q leaders begin discussions about payment and delivery reforms with physicians in their community.
December 1, 2012 | Journal Article
Greater use of patient-centered medical home processes were not associated with patients’ perception of care according to this study.
December 1, 2011 | Issue Brief
While demand for cost and resource use information among payers, providers and consumers appears to be increasing, its value may not be fully realized by some—or all—of these stakeholder groups in each community.
August 1, 2009 | Issue Brief
Employers or health plans may provide financial incentives to consumers in an effort to “steer” them to high quality or low-cost providers, based on these tiers, through reduced deductibles or copayments.
May 16, 2011 | Story
This article discusses the legal framework of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act that created accountable care organizations (ACOs). ACOs are corporate entities that will generate savings for health care providers by promoting efficiency and improving performance.
March 26, 2013 | Issue Brief
Forces Driving Implementation of the CAHPS® Clinician & Group Survey is part of a suite of resources on patient experience designed by AF4Q to assist community health collaboratives.
August 1, 2012 | Issue Brief
16 communities. 37 million people. One goal.