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Tuesday, April 25, 2017

Non-Profit Hospitals are a Fairy Tale

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Nonprofit hospitals have higher profit margins than most for-profit hospitals after accounting for their tax obligations.   3900 (62%)...
Tuesday, April 18, 2017

A Mountain of Evidence Against Hospital Consolidation

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There is a growing body of evidence that hospital mergers lead to higher prices for consumers, employers, insurance, and governmen...
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Friday, April 14, 2017

#BoycottUnited Airlines for Condoning Unrepentant Violence

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Watching events unfold at United Airlines over the last few days have filled me with shock, awe, and horror.   As a result of this ...
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Tuesday, April 11, 2017

You've Got Facility Fees!

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ACA Medicaid expansion resulted in unanticipated negative consequences for many patients and physicians in rural, underserved, or me...
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Tuesday, April 4, 2017

"Let Obamacare Explode"

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Last week, the AHCA was pulled from the House floor after not enough votes could be secured in favor of its passage.   A Washington Post...
Tuesday, March 28, 2017

Dr. Noseworthy and the AHCA: A Tipping Point

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The CEO of the Mayo Clinic, Dr. Noseworthy, was last heard recommending patients fire their physicians suffering from burnout.   W...
Tuesday, March 14, 2017

Price Transparency and All Its Warts

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Transparency – including price, quality, and effectiveness of medical services is a vital component to lowering costs and improving ou...
Tuesday, March 7, 2017

Costs of a Hospital Monopoly in Underserved Counties

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In 2009, President Obama chose to speak in Grand Junction, Colorado to highlight a locality where “ health care works ” (according to ...
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