It is easier said than done with respect to price regulation of health care facilities. There are numerous challenges, as the authors explain far better than I. Also, some of my explanations are my opinion, and not necessarily the opinion of the authors in Health Affairs. The original article is worth reading.
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American Heart Association at Odds with U.S. Government Dietary Recommendations
The American Heart Association is taking exception to recommendations backed by the Secretary of Health and Human Services. Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. favors fats such as beef tallow and butter rather than the seed oils that are common in products found in the grocery aisle.
Medicare Hospice Fraud is Rampant, in California and Elsewhere
House Republicans are going after rampant hospice fraud in the Medicare program in California. The only problem is that they are targeting a deep blue state rather than fraud in all 50 states. Hospice fraud and abuse is widespread in the Medicare program.
Dwindling Rural Pharmacies Try All Manner of Strategies to Stay Afloat
Independent rural pharmacists are starting other businesses or selling baby shower gifts to keep their stores operating. Pharmacy deserts affect 4 million Texans.