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Holy Life Expectancy!
ByadminLook at this trend in life expectancy, U.S. vs other developed countries, as a function of healthcare spending: Keep in mind, I DO NOT think life expectancy is a good way to judge the quality of healthcare or the efficiency of healthcare spending. But the graph should make us think about what we need to…
Doctor, First Tell Me What It Costs
Byadmin“Doctor, First Tell Me What It Costs” – The New York Times
How Suntanning Both Increases And Reduces Your Chance Of Dying From Melanoma — A Mystery Solved
ByadminQuick quiz question: two people are diagnosed with melanoma – Sarah Sunburn, an adamant sun-worshipper, and Paula Pale-All-The-Time, a fanatical sun-avoider. Who is more likely to die of the disease? The answer is pale-faced Paula. Surprised? Let me unpack this mystery and explain why sun exposure simultaneously kills people, while making the cancers they are…
Copay Assistance – Good For Patients, Bad For Prices
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The Future of Disease – in One Picture
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