I went to the dentist today. It was just a cleaning and checkup. A dental hygienist cleaned my teeth and the dentist stopped by to check on her work and ask me if I had any questions for him. My dentist has a deal where you pay $200 a year upfront and two cleanings a…
Tuesday Links
- Obamacare’s Self-inflicted Wounds
- Henderson and Hooper: expensive drugs are a bargain.
- 9 reasons Americans consume so many mood-altering drugs.
- People who still practice (fear of Covid) social distancing have lower labor marketed participation and lower earnings.
- Commonwealth survey on why people choose Medicare Advantage insurance.
OTC Hearing Aids are Finally Here. Say What? Do Speak Up!
Starting today Americans will be able to legally buy hearing aids over the counter (OTC). Granted, there were a few already available before the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations were announced. However, big-name electronics manufacturers held out until the FDA issued its Final Rule. In the interim between when the law was passed and when the FDA promulgated regulations, legacy purveyors of prescription hearing aids lobbied behind the scenes in hopes of hobbling OTC competition.
Monday Links
- Is watching Fox News bad for your health? (Covid vaccination rates are lower)
- Scott Sumner: the 21st century is suffering from a spate of nationalism.
- Opponents of telemedicine strike back: “Over the past year, nearly 40 states and Washington, D.C., have ended emergency declarations that made it easier for doctors to use video visits to see patients in another state.”
- Study: Too little sleep makes people stingy.