Advocates for Evidence-Based Health Policy Speakers
Derangements of the Heart
Despite worry from medical schools and organized medicine, some scholars doubt that physician shortages are real phenomenon. Instead, issues of access to care can be blamed on maldistribution of physicians and specialists. With the increased prevalence of cardiovascular disease and Continue Reading …
A Policy Prescription for 2012
Two years after the enactment of the Affordable Care Act, opponents and proponents are destined to collide in the Supreme Court. The controversy surrounding health reform, if not decisively determined by the Court, will certainly impact the upcoming elections. The Continue Reading …
2011 Year in Review
In 2011, the United States faced staggering unemployment and soaring national debt while changes in health policy strived to deflect the cost curve downward. Here we present some of the best evidence produced in the past year. Access to Care: Continue Reading …
Engaging All Payers
Price discrimination in health care means each insurer pays a different amount for the same service. A prominent health policy expert suggests a move to an all-payer system as implemented in Germany, Switzerland, and Maryland. United States health care payments Continue Reading …
[Anecdotes] Plan B – Got Another Option?
Is there a place for evidence-based health policy in repropreventive services? The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) made history last week when Secretary Kathleen Sebelius overturned the Food and Drug Administrations (FDA) decision to bring Plan B Continue Reading …