Monday Links

Posted on by John C. Goodman

Germany spends almost two thirds of government revenue on social welfare. For the US, it’s more than half.

How Medicare Advantage risk adjustment actually works.

“Seventy-nine percent of Americans say housing costs are “too high” or “way too high.” Sixty-two percent say it’s become harder to find housing they can afford. But only 24 percent think building more housing in their community would lower costs.”  (NYT)

“Mothers who received doula care had a nearly 50 percent lower risk of cesarean sections, which can lead to infections, blood clots and potentially dangerous bleeding. Mothers receiving the care also had a 29 percent lower risk of preterm birth and were 46 percent more likely to attend a postpartum checkup.”

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