Articles By Christine Kern
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Advance Directives Discussions Provide An Opportunity To Engage Patients
4/27/2015
Opening a dialogue between patients and physicians can make end-of-life treatment less stressful for both the provider and patient. By Christine Kern, contributing writer
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Patients Want Free, Open Sharing Of Personal Medical Data
4/6/2015
Study shows information sharing seen as critical to almost three-quarters of patients. By Christine Kern, contributing writer
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Insurers Predict Medicare Funding To Drop In 2016
3/10/2015
CMS request for 1% cut leads to speculation about future Medicare payments. By Christine Kern, contributing writer
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Researchers Developing Devices To Monitor Chronic Conditions
2/27/2015
Part of the University of Michigan Third Century Initiative, these ‘gadgets’ help deep monitoring. By Christine Kern, contributing writer
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Kentucky's Medicaid Expansion Will Have A $30 Billion Economic Impact
2/25/2015
A Deloitte study reveals a positive impact of Medicaid expansion for Kentucky economy. By Christine Kern, contributing writer
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Partnership Formed To Reduce Readmission Rates
1/16/2015
The program will use real-time home data to curb ER visits and readmissions. By Christine Kern, contributing writer
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UAB Piloting Three-Year Dialysis Study Using Telemedicine
1/9/2015
An $180,000 grant allows peritoneal dialysis patients to check in via telemedicine. By Christine Kern, contributing writer
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Stay-At-Home 'Physician Moms' Provide Telehealth
1/2/2015
‘Doctor Moms’ will provide answers to medical queries via text messages. By Christine Kern, contributing writer
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Provider Perspectives On The Future Of Healthcare
1/1/2015
A study reveals there are gaps in healthcare outlooks between providers and patients. By Christine Kern, contributing writer
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Medical Home Network Reduces Readmissions 25%
12/24/2014
A model of care program for Illinois Medicaid patients in Chicago is getting positive marks. By Christine Kern, contributing writer