Publications

NEHI is both a credible source and a thought leader in health policy. Through our research, we analyze and explain critical issues, identify solutions, and inform policymakers, stakeholders and the public about opportunities to drive positive change.

Independent, trusted, influential research

We have published a wide range of significant reports in the past five years.

Most Recent Publication

Comparative Effectiveness Research Backgrounder

Publication Date: July 21, 2008
A summary of NEHI's work in comparative effectiveness research.

 

 

Health Reform

Rx for Health Reform

Publication Date: April 22, 2008
In this call to action, NEHI has put forth "The NEHI Nine," principles to change the way we finance, organize and deliver care.

 

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Health and the Economy

Super Cluster: Ideas, Perspectives and Updates from the Massachusetts Life Sciences Industry

Publication Date: April 1, 2007
The Massachusetts life sciences "super cluster" -- the industry and academic sectors which touch and enhance the life sciences -- should be supported so it can continue to provide a sustainable economic foundation for the commonwealth.

 

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Health Information Technology

Saving Lives, Saving Money: The Imperative for Computerized Physician Order Entry in Massachusetts Hospitals

Publication Date: February 14, 2008
Our most recent CPOE study shows that one in ten patients at six representative community hospitals suffered a preventable medication injury and demonstrates how CPOE implementation dramatically decreases these errors.

 

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Medical Innovation

Comparative Effectiveness Research Backgrounder

Publication Date: July 21, 2008
A summary of NEHI's work in comparative effectiveness research.

 

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Waste and Inefficiency in Health Care

How Many More Studies Will It Take?

Publication Date: February 25, 2008
Published with a grant from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, this compendium presents compelling evidence of waste in health care, with a RAND annotated bibliography and a NEHI compendium of the 460 most reliable sources on waste and inefficiency in health care from 1998 to 2006.

 

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Prevention and Wellness

The Boston Paradox: Lots of Health Care, Not Enough Health

Publication Date: June 1, 2007
Health care resources are being devoted to treatment -- and not prevention -- of chronic disease, which is impacting economic competitiveness.

 

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