commonwealth fund

Dec 25, 2018
How the U.S. measures up when it comes to women’s health
A sweeping new study from the Commonwealth Fund looked at more than 9,000 women in 11 developed countries and found that women in this country pay more for health care than women in the other countries but are less healthy. Click the audio player above to hear the full story.
Dec 9, 2016
For the sickest and most vulnerable patients, care needs to extend outside the hospital
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A new report out this morning has some surprises about some of the sickest and most vulnerable patients in the country. The Commonwealth Fund survey finds as many as 95 percent of these people have consistent access to care. But many are socially isolated — which means access isn’t enough to improve their conditions. Click […]

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