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Category: Special Topics
Taking A Bite out of the Big Apple
Section 4205 of the Affordable Care Act requires certain restaurants to report calorie information on menu boards beginning March 23, 2011; New York City recently implemented a similar law. On March 31, 2008, an amended New York City regulation became Continue Reading …
Unhealthy Competition
Competition among health plans is supposed to yield benefits for “consumers.” However, health care is not a true market. In certain situations, increased choice can lead to detrimental effects on patients. Market-oriented thinkers believe that greater choice on the part Continue Reading …
The Conception of Coverage
Contraceptive options for women often vary based on their socioeconomic status. Some of this variance can be explained by the unwillingness of some providers to prescribe intrauterine contraception to low SES women. are well documented. The role of provider bias Continue Reading …
When Politics Trumps Science
As happened following the controversial decisions of the United States Preventive Services Task Force on breast cancer screening, another controversy embroils the independent panel regarding prostate screening. A report last month from the Wall Street Journal describes the recent decision Continue Reading …
Upgraded Child Restraint Laws
Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for children 3 to 14 years old. Upgraded laws in New York State how shown that child restraint laws aimed at pre-school children can improve behaviors and reduce injuries. The National Continue Reading …
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