If more people began to act like consumers instead of passive patients, more health care providers would begin to compete for their business. For that matter, if more health care providers made it easier to shop for medical care, perhaps more patients would compare prices.
Author: Devon Herrick
The Economist: Baby Boomers Aging Disgracefully
Lately Baby Boomers are supersizing their homes rather than downsizing so young families have enough space. Many are also refusing to retire so Millennials can have their jobs.
Medicaid Work Requirements and the Misguided Plan to Penalize Employers
New regulations require able-bodied adult Medicaid recipients to show proof of work before they qualify for benefits. The requirements are not that strict.
Learning 101: Is Listening to Audiobooks as Effective as Reading?
There are a few common techniques people use to gain and retain knowledge. Reading is one method people use to learn. Listening to a lecture is another way people learn. Writing down classroom notes and reviewing them later is another common way people study. A study published in the journal, Frontiers in Psychology, claims that listening to audiobooks is less effective than reading. The reason is mostly because your mind wanders more while listening when compared to actively reading.