The Indiana Policy Review recently compared the bill for a hernia operation at an Indianapolis hospital with the price for … More
Category: Patient-centered Care
The Wheel of Misfortune
How hard is it in today’s Healthcare climate to pin down a price? I thought I would test this query … More
KFF.org |Examining Private Exchanges in the Employer-Sponsored Insurance Market
Prepared by: Alex Alvarado, Matthew Rae, Gary Claxton, and Larry Levitt Kaiser Family Foundation Separate from the ACA, so-called “private … More
States, Hospitals Urge DC Circ. To Allow ACA Subsidies
I find it disconcerting that some have no more respect for rule of law and separation of powers that they … More
The Dark Side of Quality
Nobody stands up to argue against quality and value in healthcare. You might as well argue against motherhood, or puppies. … 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
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
