The Journal of the AMA (JAMA) on March 21 released the most comprehensive study to date on U.S. healthcare spending. It confirms that Americans are spending too much, and getting too little. But it also gives us some new insights on what’s driving up costs. The study has been widely reported in mainstream media – … Continue reading New Data from AMA Journal Rekindles Calls for Healthcare Reform
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Genes, Cost-Effectiveness and Healthcare Reform – Dialog with Dr. Buchanan
This is a posting of my reply to British health economist Dr. Buchanan's Comment of February 17, 2018. The original posts are: Medicines's future? The health economics of population-wide genomic screening (October 26, 2017) Cost-Effectiveness: From Genes to Healthcare System Reform (December 17, 2017) 2 thoughts on “Cost-Effectiveness: From Genes to Healthcare System Reform” (Reply, February … Continue reading Genes, Cost-Effectiveness and Healthcare Reform – Dialog with Dr. Buchanan
Elevator Pitch for Oregon-style Healthcare Reform
Jack Welch, the former CEO of General Electric, was famous for cornering his managers to justify their projects with an “elevator pitch” that could be delivered to him during a short ride from one floor to the next. Here’s mine pushing for healthcare reform and an Oregon-style cost-benefit analysis approach: You know, of course, how … Continue reading Elevator Pitch for Oregon-style Healthcare Reform
How Could Oregon-style Healthcare Reform Satisfy Liberals, Conservatives and Libertarians?
Can Liberals, Conservatives and Libertarians find common ground on an approach to reforming healthcare? - If you are Libertarian, click here. - If you are Liberal, click here. - If you are Conservative, click here. Jump to Summary Conclusion For Libertarians For Libertarians For Libertarians Americans are divided politically, now perhaps more so than at … Continue reading How Could Oregon-style Healthcare Reform Satisfy Liberals, Conservatives and Libertarians?
FAQ: What Are the Strongest Criticisms of the Oregon Health Plan for Healthcare Reform?
Fixing US Healthcare blog has touted the Oregon Health Plan of 1994 as a model of U.S. healthcare reform. But what are the strongest criticisms of OHP? Let’s look at 8 criticisms from 3 critics. Which criticisms are valid and which ones questionable? Finally, what about ethics? Jonathan Oberlander PhD: 5 Criticisms The first critic … Continue reading FAQ: What Are the Strongest Criticisms of the Oregon Health Plan for Healthcare Reform?
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