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Category: outcomes
David Goldhill on Cost Drivers and Price Distortions in Healthcare
Minus the introduction and Q&A, the 45 -50 minute presentation is well worth your time. Engaging delivery and compelling case … More
Medisave Accounts in Singapore | Health Policy Blog | NCPA.org
If the United States adopted a similar approach to public policy, there would be no deficit problem in this country. … More
Did PSA Testing Save Ben Stiller’s Life?
One of the best articles I’ve ever read that explains the judgment pitfalls and snares we fall prey to when … More
Consolidation of US Physician Practices Continues to Surge
Unlike the authors of the study, I have no doubt that the effects of consolidation to larger practices will just … More
The Problem With ‘Pay for Performance’ in Medicine – The New York Times
The idea is intuitively appealing: Reward doctors for positive outcomes, not per procedure. But it doesn’t seem to work as … More
Old Lies – Thomas Sowell
We expect to hear a lot of lies during an election year, and this year is certainly no exception. What … More
A Primary Care Panel Size of 2500 Is neither Accurate nor Reasonable
Primary care panel sizes are an important component of primary care practices. Determining the appropriate panel size has implications for … More
