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Medicaid or Placebo: Don’t Worry, Be Happy
I really like the way Avik Roy went about explaining the Oregon Study, and for that matter, statistics to his readers. While he is right to try to break down the Oregon Medicaid study like a similar RCT for a Continue Reading …
Medicaid or Placebo. Which would you choose?
New data from the Oregon Health Insurance Experiment has thought leaders in the health policy world dueling over the statistics these past 24 hours. As background, we (Dr. Matthews) previously discussed the premise behind the : “Oregon has recently opened Continue Reading …
Should hospitals profit from surgical complications?
Dr. Andrew Gonzalez spoke on the David Pakman show regarding new research about surgical complications and hospital profits. Listen to the short video or read the original article at JAMA. Eappen, S. et al. JAMA. 2013 Apr 17; 309 (15): 1599-606.
Insurance Impacts Infant Health
Insurance is needed for access; access is vital to life. Mortality rates associated with premature births in the United States have been a longstanding concern among pediatricians. Although extensive research and preventative measures have been employed to combat this problem, Continue Reading …
Tobacco Tax Improves Dental Health of Nonsmokers
Tobacco taxes reduce the likelihood of smoking. This improves the health of smokers and nonsmokers alike. All 50 states and Washington, DC impose a cigarette excise tax that ultimately gets passed on to the consumer through the price of cigarettes. Continue Reading …
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