What is important to remember about Medicaid and similar programs is that you can sign up when you need care. … More
Category: Patient Choice
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
Ironies Abound: Walmart Associates Who Lose Their Benefits Can Buy Obamacare Policies At Walmart! | Health Policy Blog | NCPA.org
Walmart stands out as the poster child of Obamacare’s perverse consequences. Last week, the giant retailer announced that it is … More
HSAs vs. HRAs: Which is Better? | Health Policy Blog | NCPA.org
I had a conference call this week with the commissioners of a county who are considering adopting Health Savings Accounts … More
Glucosamine Drink Flops in Knee Osteoarthritis Trial
This is a well-done study that shows, in the short-term, that oral glucosamine alone does not reduce pain or … More
FMMA President Dr. Keith Smith appeared on CNBC’s Street Signs to discuss price transparency, free market competition, and The Surgery Center of Oklahoma.
Some Thoughts on Telemedicine – by Robert Nelson, MD
Third-party free practices such as DPC, cash-only and other non-insurance-based models are a natural fit for a variety of electronic … More
Gopal K. Chopra Introduces PINGMD
This is the direction we need to go. As Dr. Chopra explains, let’s make the about patient care, instead of … More
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