Folks, this is what the politically-connected “elite” think of us! They think we are too stupid to make decisions in … More
Category: Medical Practice Models
The Economist explains: How does Bitcoin work? | The Economist
BITCOIN, the world’s “first decentralised digital currency”, was launched in 2009 by a mysterious person or persons known only by … More
I Just Paid for Top-Notch Surgery with Bitcoin and Gold
You could say we’re “self-insured” health-wise, meaning that we just save our money each month instead of shelling it out … More
Why Can’t Patients Get Paid for Saving the System Money? | Health Policy Blog | NCPA.org
Competitive bidding for DME finally took place in 2011 — eight years after being legislated. A 2014 report by the … More
Health Savings Accounts: Spender vs. Saver | The Institute for HealthCare Consumerism
While there clearly is a large segment of account holders who are focused on today’s expenses, these numbers can be … More
How Should We Pay For Health Care: Government Or Markets?
Just about every good or service we buy involves bundling decisions. At MacDonald’s, for example, there is no extra charge … More
Is Medicaid-Associated Overuse of Emergency Departments Just a Temporary Surge? | Health Policy Blog | NCPA.org
What is important to remember about Medicaid and similar programs is that you can sign up when you need care. … More
Mars and Venus on Medicaid | Health Policy Blog | NCPA.org
In 2012, over 26 million Medicaid dependents were enrolled in MCOs and 8.8 million were enrolled in PCCM. However, enrollment … More
