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System Dynamics
Lexington, Concord and Medicaid Drug Formularies: Massachusetts Fires Another “Shot Heard Round the World”
Market Corner Commentary for December 13, 2017 On the 19th of April in 1775, a ragtag Massachusetts militia… Read More
By December 13, 2017
Consumerism
Honey vs. Vinegar: Value-Based Pricing Wins Customers and Market-Share
Common wisdom holds that “it’s easier to catch flies with honey than vinegar.” That aphorism also applies to… Read More
By and November 29, 2017
Consumerism
It’s Compassion, Everyone!
Last week we lost Uwe Reinhardt, the famous health economist at Princeton University, his passionate voice and memorable… Read More
By November 21, 2017
Policy
Taxing Consequences: House Republicans Target Tax-Exempt Hospital Bonds
Market Corner Commentary for November 21, 2017 Having failed to “repeal and replace” the Affordable Care Act, House… Read More
By November 20, 2017
Outcomes
Good Intentions Aren’t Enough: Choosing Wisely Misses the Target
Market Corner Commentary Special Report for November 8, 2017 Earlier this year, the Choosing Wisely campaign celebrated its… Read More
By November 15, 2017
Consumerism
Capitalizing on Comprehensive Care: Cultivating a Medicare Advantage Mindset
This paper is Part 3 in our series on payment reform. After highlighting various efforts to reign in… Read More
By and November 15, 2017
Policy
Crony Capitalism Has Consequences: Opioid Distribution, Destruction and Death
Market Corner Commentary for October 25, 2017 – Special Edition Talk about bombshells. On October 15th, the Washington… Read More
By November 3, 2017
Consumerism
Introducing the Healthcare Affordability Index: High-Cost Private Health Insurance Reduces Family Incomes
Today, Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel and I along with Aaron Glickman published Measuring the Burden of Health Care Costs… Read More
By November 2, 2017
System Dynamics
Moving at the Speed of Medicine Part II: Taking “Systemness” to the Next Level
Football is a “system” sport. Offense, defense and special teams function as distinct units with their own coaches,… Read More
By and October 17, 2017
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