There is no excuse for the lousy service people get from our system. Source: Most of the care you’re receiving … More
Tag: healthcare costs
The Solution to Making Our Healthcare System Affordable May Be a Lesson From Our Past | Jeffrey Gold | LinkedIn
For a state that prides itself on providing superior healthcare services for its citizens, Massachusetts is emerging as the state … More
How to Really Stretch Your Healthcare Dollars | Robert Nelson, MD | LinkedIn
There is nothing wrong with a little friendly financial heads-up advice regarding insurance. But below the surface, what does all … More
It’s Amazing What We Tolerate When it Seems “Normal” | Robert Nelson, MD | LinkedIn
Think about the last time you purchased a product or a repair service for your car; or went to the … More
Common Sense Economics: Aligning Incentives with Evidence-based Care | Robert Nelson, MD | LinkedIn
Standard economic theory in healthcare assumes that demand for medical services is inelastic. Simply stated, inelasticity means that demand for … More
Perverse Incentives Promote Higher Costs | Robert Nelson, MD | LinkedIn
I recently had a conversation with a local neurologist who I wished to utilize as a referral physician for my … More
