Superb expository by Marni Jameson-Carney on the dysfunctional economy of gov’t sponsored medicine and their cronies. Any attempt to mandate … More
Category: Consumer-Driven Health Care
Fund the Money Pit or Move to Sustainable Patient-Centered Care: Rethinking Health Care Policy | RealClearHealth
Despite proposals from Biden to double-down on the current dysfunction, the Republicans have not coalesced around one plan, though many … More
Shelter In-Place Care: Another “Box Checked” for the Value of Direct Primary Care
HEADLINE: FCC Unveils COVID-19 Telehealth Program, Updates Connected Care Pilot The Federal Communications Commission is using $200 million in funding … More
Who Pays for Your Healthcare Matters
By Robert Nelson Zero co-pays. No co-insurance. No surprise medical bills! Considering the inflated prices we pay for healthcare, who … More
More Patients Turning to ‘Direct Primary Care’ | Medscape
Christine Lehmann, MA February 11, 2020 Having quick access to a primary care doctor 24/7 is very appealing to Mick … More
Why Value-based Payment Methods Won’t Fix Healthcare
I’ve read several posts today on so called “Value-based payment” strategies and I couldn’t resist adding my 2-cents. VBP can’t … More
Hospitals pledge to fight Trump admin price transparency plan in court | Healthcare Dive
The old aphorism is true, leopards don’t change their spots! For these three entities that oppose the new HHS price … More
FORBES | Employers Could Slash Their Health Costs Overnight. So, Why Don’t They?
“I am often asked if the free market can work in health care. My quick reply is: That is the … More