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On Healthcare, Price Transparency May Be Lasting Legacy Of Trump Administration
The Department of HHS recently finalized its rule on health insurer price transparency. This may turn out to be the Trump Administration’s lasting legacy with respect to healthcare. The rule represents a step forward on the road toward improving condit…
Unclear Presidential Election Results Mean There Will Be No Change To Covid-19 Policy Until January
Between now and late January managing the Covid-19 crisis must involve systematic implementation of mitigation measures. But, with the mostly hands-off approach adopted by Trump, the U.S. could simply be treading water during this 11-week period and po…
Unclear Presidential Election Results Mean There Will Be No Change To Covid-19 Policy Until January
Between now and late January managing the Covid-19 crisis must involve systematic implementation of mitigation measures. But, with the mostly hands-off approach adopted by Trump, the U.S. could simply be treading water during this 11-week period and po…
Dismal U.S. Life Expectancy Trend Reflects Disconnect Between Dollars Spent On Healthcare And Value Produced
Invariably the question is asked whether the U.S. spends too much. It’s the wrong question. The focus should be on value. Are resources allocated to healthcare leading to a commensurate increase in outcomes? Certainly, judging from the life expectancy …
Among Republican-Led Rural States Vermont Is Vastly More Successful In Combating Covid-19
Among Republican-led rural states Vermont has done remarkably well in the fight against Covid-19. Vermont followed a coherent, goal-oriented strategy, while many other rural states did not.
People Of Faith Hold Divergent Views On The Affordable Care Act
People of faith can view the ACA, or any complex law of the land, through different lenses. There’s a multiplicity of values embedded in the ACA that people will consider. How much weight each person places on the social justice aspects versus certain …
People Of Faith Hold Divergent Views On The Affordable Care Act
People of faith can view the ACA, or any complex law of the land, through different lenses. There’s a multiplicity of values embedded in the ACA that people will consider. How much weight each person places on the social justice aspects versus certain …
Second Wave Of Coronavirus Hits Europe, Major Differences In Impact Across Countries
By late May, Europe had tamed the coronavirus, but not eradicated it. Then, complacency kicked in. Restrictions were substantially eased over the summer and into early autumn. As the weather cooled, people returned indoors to bars, restaurants, offices…
Challenges Of Developing And Facilitating Access To New Sickle Cell Disease Therapies: Case Of The Deferoxamine Patch
Black Americans who suffer from sickle cell disease face resource constraints and unique challenges associated with SCD, which include logistical hurdles such as transportation and insurance coverage. It’s important to design equitable access pathways …
Challenges Of Developing And Facilitating Access To New Sickle Cell Disease Therapies: Case Of The Deferoxamine Patch
Black Americans who suffer from sickle cell disease face resource constraints and unique challenges associated with SCD, which include logistical hurdles such as transportation and insurance coverage. It’s important to design equitable access pathways …
