Table of Contents — April 2013, 32 (4)

From The Editor-in-Chief

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The ‘Triple Aim’ Goes Global, And Not A Minute Too Soon
- Susan Dentzer
Health Aff April 2013 32:4638; doi:10.1377/hlthaff.2013.0274
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Entry Point

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ENTRY POINT: Immigration Reform: A Long Road To Citizenship And Insurance Coverage
- Randy Capps and
- Michael Fix
Health Aff April 2013 32:4639-642; doi:10.1377/hlthaff.2013.0187
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Lowering Costs

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Health Care Cost Containment Strategies Used In Four Other High-Income Countries Hold Lessons For The United States
- Mark Stabile,
- Sarah Thomson,
- Sara Allin,
- Seán Boyle,
- Reinhard Busse,
- Karine Chevreul,
- Greg Marchildon,
- and Elias Mossialos
Health Aff April 2013 32:4643-652; doi:10.1377/hlthaff.2012.1252
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ANALYSIS & COMMENTARY: A Key To Slower Health Spending Growth Worldwide Will Be Unlocking Innovation To Reduce The Labor-Intensity Of Care
- Michael Macdonnell and
- Ara Darzi
Health Aff April 2013 32:4653-660; doi:10.1377/hlthaff.2012.1330
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ANALYSIS & COMMENTARY: Approaches Based On Behavioral Economics Could Help Nudge Patients And Providers Toward Lower Health Spending Growth
- Dominic King,
- Felix Greaves,
- Ivo Vlaev,
- and Ara Darzi
Health Aff April 2013 32:4661-668; doi:10.1377/hlthaff.2012.1348
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Quality & Governance

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How Health Systems Could Avert ‘Triple Fail’ Events That Are Harmful, Are Costly, And Result In Poor Patient Satisfaction
- Geraint Lewis,
- Heather Kirkham,
- Ian Duncan,
- and Rhema Vaithianathan
Health Aff April 2013 32:4669-676; doi:10.1377/hlthaff.2012.1350
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A Survey Of Board Chairs Of English Hospitals Shows Greater Attention To Quality Of Care Than Among Their US Counterparts
- Ashish K. Jha and
- Arnold M. Epstein
Health Aff April 2013 32:4677-685; doi:10.1377/hlthaff.2012.1060
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Primary Care

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Europe’s Strong Primary Care Systems Are Linked To Better Population Health But Also To Higher Health Spending
- Dionne S. Kringos,
- Wienke Boerma,
- Jouke van der Zee,
- and Peter Groenewegen
Health Aff April 2013 32:4686-694; doi:10.1377/hlthaff.2012.1242
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Ontario’s Primary Care Reforms Have Transformed The Local Care Landscape, But A Plan Is Needed For Ongoing Improvement
- Brian Hutchison and
- Richard Glazier
Health Aff April 2013 32:4695-703; doi:10.1377/hlthaff.2012.1087
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Payment & Insurance

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Value-Based Cost Sharing In The United States And Elsewhere Can Increase Patients’ Use Of High-Value Goods And Services
- Sarah Thomson,
- Laura Schang,
- and Michael E. Chernew
Health Aff April 2013 32:4704-712; doi:10.1377/hlthaff.2012.0964
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Hospital Payment Based On Diagnosis-Related Groups Differs In Europe And Holds Lessons For The United States
- Wilm Quentin,
- David Scheller-Kreinsen,
- Miriam Blümel,
- Alexander Geissler,
- and Reinhard Busse
Health Aff April 2013 32:4713-723; doi:10.1377/hlthaff.2012.0876
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ANALYSIS & COMMENTARY: Reforms Are Needed To Increase Public Funding And Curb Demand For Private Care In Israel’s Health System
- Dov Chernichovsky
Health Aff April 2013 32:4724-733; doi:10.1377/hlthaff.2012.0283
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Patient Satisfaction

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An Analysis Of Survey Data From Eleven Countries Finds That ‘Satisfaction’ With Health System Performance Means Many Things
- Irene Papanicolas,
- Jonathan Cylus,
- and Peter C. Smith
Health Aff April 2013 32:4734-742; doi:10.1377/hlthaff.2012.1338
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People & Places

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PEOPLE & PLACES: An Essential Resource In European Health Policy
- Stephen J. Langel
Health Aff April 2013 32:4743; doi:10.1377/hlthaff.2013.0222
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Health Insurance Exchanges

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Health Insurance Exchanges In Switzerland And The Netherlands Offer Five Key Lessons For The Operations Of US Exchanges
- Ewout van Ginneken,
- Katherine Swartz,
- and Philip Van der Wees
Health Aff April 2013 32:4744-752; doi:10.1377/hlthaff.2012.0948
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Drug Payment & Pricing

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Higher US Branded Drug Prices And Spending Compared To Other Countries May Stem Partly From Quick Uptake Of New Drugs
- Panos Kanavos,
- Alessandra Ferrario,
- Sotiris Vandoros,
- and Gerard F. Anderson
Health Aff April 2013 32:4753-761; doi:10.1377/hlthaff.2012.0920
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Compared To US Practice, Evidence-Based Reviews In Europe Appear To Lead To Lower Prices For Some Drugs
- Joshua Cohen,
- Ashley Malins,
- and Zainab Shahpurwala
Health Aff April 2013 32:4762-770; doi:10.1377/hlthaff.2012.0707
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International Best Practices For Negotiating ‘Reimbursement Contracts’ With Price Rebates From Pharmaceutical Companies
- Steven Morgan,
- Jamie Daw,
- and Paige Thomson
Health Aff April 2013 32:4771-777; doi:10.1377/hlthaff.2012.1268
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Australia’s ‘Fourth Hurdle’ Drug Review Comparing Costs And Benefits Holds Lessons For The United States
- Ruth Lopert and
- Adam G. Elshaug
Health Aff April 2013 32:4778-787; doi:10.1377/hlthaff.2012.1058
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Devices

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Evolving Reimbursement And Pricing Policies For Devices In Europe And The United States Should Encourage Greater Value
- Corinna Sorenson,
- Michael Drummond,
- and Lawton R. Burns
Health Aff April 2013 32:4788-796; doi:10.1377/hlthaff.2012.1210
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Web First

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Survey Of 5 European Countries Suggests That More Elements Of Patient-Centered Medical Homes Could Improve Primary Care
- Marjan Faber,
- Gerlienke Voerman,
- Antje Erler,
- Tina Eriksson,
- Richard Baker,
- Jan De Lepeleire,
- Richard Grol,
- and Jako Burgers
Health Aff April 2013 32:4797-806; published ahead of print March 20, 2013, doi:10.1377/hlthaff.2012.0184
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The Center For Medicare And Medicaid Innovation’s Blueprint For Rapid-Cycle Evaluation Of New Care And Payment Models
- William Shrank
Health Aff April 2013 32:4807-812; published ahead of print March 27, 2013, doi:10.1377/hlthaff.2013.0216
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Narrative Matters

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Tackling The Weight Of The World: What One African Woman Taught Us About Global Obesity
- Laura M. Blinkhorn and
- Mascha A. Davis
Health Aff April 2013 32:4813-816; doi:10.1377/hlthaff.2012.1247
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GrantWatch

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Foundation Activities To Improve Health Around The World
- Lee L. Prina
Health Aff April 2013 32:4817-819; doi:10.1377/hlthaff.2013.0209
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Book Reviews

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To Err Is Health Care? Breaking The Silence
- Karen R. Sepucha
Health Aff April 2013 32:4820-821; doi:10.1377/hlthaff.2012.1343
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Letters

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Life Expectancy Among Non–High School Graduates
- Beth Begier,
- Wenhui Li,
- and Gil Maduro
Health Aff April 2013 32:4822; doi:10.1377/hlthaff.2013.0198
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Life Expectancy And Education: The Author Replies
- S. Jay Olshansky
Health Aff April 2013 32:4822; doi:10.1377/hlthaff.2013.0200
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Shared Decision Making In Pediatrics
- Alexander G. Fiks and
- Kathleen G. Noonan
Health Aff April 2013 32:4822-823; doi:10.1377/hlthaff.2013.0201
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Health Literate Care In The Hospital Setting
- Valerie G. Press,
- David O. Meltzer,
- and Vineet M. Arora
Health Aff April 2013 32:4823; doi:10.1377/hlthaff.2013.0202
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Technology And Family Empowerment
- Lester J. Hartman
Health Aff April 2013 32:4823; doi:10.1377/hlthaff.2013.0203
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A Grassroots Initiative For End-Of-Life Planning
- Kent Wilson and
- Sue Schettle
Health Aff April 2013 32:4823-824; doi:10.1377/hlthaff.2013.0204
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Health Affairs

April 2013; Volume 32, Issue 4

The ‘Triple Aim’ Goes Global

From The Editor-in-Chief

The ‘Triple Aim’ Goes Global, And Not A Minute Too Soon

Entry Point

ENTRY POINT: Immigration Reform: A Long Road To Citizenship And Insurance Coverage

Lowering Costs

Health Care Cost Containment Strategies Used In Four Other High-Income Countries Hold Lessons For The United States

ANALYSIS & COMMENTARY: A Key To Slower Health Spending Growth Worldwide Will Be Unlocking Innovation To Reduce The Labor-Intensity Of Care

ANALYSIS & COMMENTARY: Approaches Based On Behavioral Economics Could Help Nudge Patients And Providers Toward Lower Health Spending Growth

Quality & Governance

How Health Systems Could Avert ‘Triple Fail’ Events That Are Harmful, Are Costly, And Result In Poor Patient Satisfaction

A Survey Of Board Chairs Of English Hospitals Shows Greater Attention To Quality Of Care Than Among Their US Counterparts

Primary Care

Europe’s Strong Primary Care Systems Are Linked To Better Population Health But Also To Higher Health Spending

Ontario’s Primary Care Reforms Have Transformed The Local Care Landscape, But A Plan Is Needed For Ongoing Improvement

Payment & Insurance

Value-Based Cost Sharing In The United States And Elsewhere Can Increase Patients’ Use Of High-Value Goods And Services

Hospital Payment Based On Diagnosis-Related Groups Differs In Europe And Holds Lessons For The United States

ANALYSIS & COMMENTARY: Reforms Are Needed To Increase Public Funding And Curb Demand For Private Care In Israel’s Health System

Patient Satisfaction

An Analysis Of Survey Data From Eleven Countries Finds That ‘Satisfaction’ With Health System Performance Means Many Things

People & Places

PEOPLE & PLACES: An Essential Resource In European Health Policy

Health Insurance Exchanges

Health Insurance Exchanges In Switzerland And The Netherlands Offer Five Key Lessons For The Operations Of US Exchanges

Drug Payment & Pricing

Higher US Branded Drug Prices And Spending Compared To Other Countries May Stem Partly From Quick Uptake Of New Drugs

Compared To US Practice, Evidence-Based Reviews In Europe Appear To Lead To Lower Prices For Some Drugs

International Best Practices For Negotiating ‘Reimbursement Contracts’ With Price Rebates From Pharmaceutical Companies

Australia’s ‘Fourth Hurdle’ Drug Review Comparing Costs And Benefits Holds Lessons For The United States

Devices

Evolving Reimbursement And Pricing Policies For Devices In Europe And The United States Should Encourage Greater Value

Web First

Survey Of 5 European Countries Suggests That More Elements Of Patient-Centered Medical Homes Could Improve Primary Care

The Center For Medicare And Medicaid Innovation’s Blueprint For Rapid-Cycle Evaluation Of New Care And Payment Models

Narrative Matters

Tackling The Weight Of The World: What One African Woman Taught Us About Global Obesity

GrantWatch

Foundation Activities To Improve Health Around The World

Book Reviews

To Err Is Health Care? Breaking The Silence

Letters

Life Expectancy Among Non–High School Graduates

Life Expectancy And Education: The Author Replies

Shared Decision Making In Pediatrics

Health Literate Care In The Hospital Setting

Technology And Family Empowerment

A Grassroots Initiative For End-Of-Life Planning

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