- Generic drug prices are falling. That’s good news for consumers unless the drug is not available.
- Study: China’s New Cooperative Medical Scheme has saved lives, increased life expectancy.
- Poland experienced five decades of a planned economy, followed by three decades of market orientation. The market is better.
- Pre Obamacare, Did Health Insurance Companies Refuse to Insure a Lot of People?
- Why do so many private schools look just like public schools?
Category: Cost of Healthcare
Wednesday Links
- 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.”
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…