- California considers affirmative action for prison sentences.
- Arnold Kling against marijuana.
- “We propose a new priority review voucher program to incentivize competition in limited-competition, small molecule generics markets.”
- Study: “We estimate that the recently proposed US price controls on drugs in the US would raise health care spending by $50.8 billion over a 20-year period.”
Category: Cost of Healthcare
Do Ambulances Really Need Flashing Lights and Blaring Sirens?
The other day I had to pull off to the side of the road to yield right-of-way to an ambulance. It was stressful as I didn’t see or hear the ambulance until I pulled out in front of it. A friend’s mother accidentally turned out in front of an ambulance and was subsequently pulled over by the police for the infraction. Often, you’re in traffic and cannot get out of the way while an ambulance is behind you blasting its horn as you try to move.
Are Older Doctors Better than Younger Ones? (Yes, and No)
Many professions require lifelong learning to stay up to speed. At the same time, work experience is a valuable part of lifelong learning. I have heard middle-age tech workers complain of ageism, claiming they are laid off ahead of younger colleagues due to their age and higher pay. Likewise, I’ve heard older tech workers say…
Monday Links
- British patients are not grateful for the free care they receive from the NHS.
- Pfizer: antibiotic shortage could worsen syphilis epidemic. (NYT)
- Should you worry about “forever chemicals” in your drinking water?
- Turley to Zuckerberg: “Release the Facebook Files.”
- Evidence lacking that dietary supplements sharpen the mind.
- Negative results from Portugal’s experiment with decriminalization of drug use.
- Another article on drug shortages that fails to ask the obvious question: Why isn’t there a shortage of aspirin?