Costs of Diabetes in the U.S. in 2017
Most of the numbers below won’t mean much to you because they are mind-boggling. Also note that most of the cost is caused by type 2 diabetes in people over 65. From Diabetes Care: “The total estimated...
View ArticleWill Doctors and Nurses Show Up for Work When Ebola Hits the U.S. Again?
Don’t count on nurse Aesop. I’m sure he’s not alone. Few healthcare providers got into the business to put their lives on the line every day. The Ebola virus is highly contagious and often lethal....
View ArticleOutrageous Drug Costs in the U.S.
I don’t have the resources to confirm the figures below, but I won’t be surprised if accurate. From Public Interest on Twitter: Monthly cost of: Lantus (Insulin) 🇺🇸 $373 🇨🇦 $67 🇬🇧 $64 🇩🇪 $61 🇦🇹 $54 🇫🇷...
View ArticleHere’s Why U.S. Healthcare Is So Expensive
The U.S. has a presidential and other federal elections later this year. So we’ll be hearing more talk about healthcare reform. Mostly talk, not much action. Healthcare is an issue because it soaks up...
View ArticleAre Your Drugs So Expensive Due to PBMs?
The American Prospect has an eye-opening article from 2017 that sheds light on pharmacy benefits managers (PBMs). Ever heard of them? Author David Dayen starts with comments from pharmacy owner Frankil...
View ArticleDespite $11,000 per person per year, U.S. still not getting its money’s worth...
From UPI Jan. 31, 2020: Despite spending far more on health care than other wealthy nations, the United States has the lowest life expectancy and the highest suicide rate, new research shows. For the...
View ArticleObamacare 10 Years Later: Disappointing
From an article published March 5, 2020, at The Hill: March 2020 marks the 10th anniversary of the passage of the Affordable Care Act, also known as ObamaCare. In its first decade, ObamaCare has failed...
View ArticleAre Insulin Prices Higher Under the Biden Administration?
Newsweek looks at the issue. In any case, why not reduce your need for insulin with low-carb eating? Steve Parker, M.D.
View ArticleHigh-Volume Versus High-Value Doctors
In your ideal world, would you prefer your physician’s income reflect: number of patients seen and procedures performed, or high quality of care, reflected in ready accessibility, lowering cost without...
View ArticleTwo Hospitals Fined for Violation of Medicare’s Price Transparency Law
I’ve long been an advocate for price transparency in healthcare. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (aka CMS) has recently taken action that requires hospitals to post their prices online,...
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