Saturday Links

Dr. Marty Makary: The best way to lower drug costs in the United States are to stop taking drugs we don’t need.

The Longshoreman’s union negotiator makes nearly $900,000 dollars a year and owned a 76-foot yacht, and the modal longshoreman makes north of $150,000 a year. HT: Maxwell Tabarrok.

After ten years, Bob Graboyes thoughts on health care system are highly relevant today.

Who has it easier in the USA today? While 68% of Democrats believe men have the advantage, only 32% of Republicans agree.

What quality ratings look like in the Medicare Advantage program. There are no quality measurements for traditional Medicare.

What happens when private equity takes over the emergency room. (a negative opinion)

Why telemedicine needs to cross state lines.

Stem cell research was used to cure Type One diabetes.