Podcast on the Challenge of De-adoption

Byadmin March 25, 2015

Here is a podcast I participated in, put out by folks at GWU. A quickish interview on the challenge of getting doctors to stop doing things they ought to stop doing.
You can also listen to it on iTunes, or on Stitcher.

Health Policy

How Behavioral Economics Could Have Prevented The Harvard Meltdown Over Healthcare Costs

Byadmin January 14, 2015

The Harvard faculty recently raised a stink because their benefits now require them to pay out-of-pocket for some of their medical care. Physician appointments will no longer be free, but will cost $20. And Harvard faculty will be expected to pay 10% of the cost of many medical services, up to a maximum of $1500…

Critical Decisions | Health Care Cost

Hear My Discussion with Joe and Terry Graedon on People's Pharmacy

Byadmin February 19, 2013

Here is a link to a podcast of my recent appearance on People’s Pharmacy, an NPR show that hopefully reaches you where you live. (If it doesn’t, you should ask your radio station to pick it up. It is a great show.) In this podcast, Joe and Terry lead me on a wide ranging conversation,…

Health Care Cost

Doctor, First Tell Me What It Costs

Byadmin November 4, 2013

If an antibiotic would cure your infection, your doctor would probably still warn you about the chance of sun sensitivity before prescribing the pill. But even when the costs of a medical intervention might force patients to choose between paying the bill or keeping up with their mortgages, American physicians rarely discuss that serious side effect with…

Health & Well-being | Health Policy

Spending More But Not Living Longer?

Byadmin January 14, 2013

In a recent report from the IOM, the US comes in with surprisingly low life expectancy compared to other developed countries. Take, for instance, this picture from USA Today, showing life expectancy for women:

At the same time, we spend WAY MORE on health care than any of our peers. No one is even a close second. Does that mean our spending is not yielding appropriate results? Those of you who follow my writing (I’m talking to BOTH of you) know that I have serious concerns about health care spending in the US. But keep in mind, that life expectancy is a TERRIBLE measure of health care quality…(Read more here)

Health Policy

Is Health Insurance Anti-Life?

Byadmin September 17, 2012

Catholic Charities describes itself as a “social justice movement,” one that sees its mission as providing “service to people in need” and giving aid to local agencies “in their efforts to reduce poverty.” Given the role of healthcare expenses in pushing people into poverty, then, you would think Roman Catholic leaders would be big fans…

Behavioral Economics and Public Policy | Health Care Cost

A Simple Nudge That Will Improve Medical Care for People with Diabetes

Byadmin March 31, 2014

When patients with diabetes come to the doctor’s office, it is important for their clinicians to take a look at their feet. Many, if not most, foot amputations among people with diabetes would be prevented with this simple exam, an exam that will identify problems early enough to prevent them from progressing. But us busy…

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