Medical researchers are finding that monoclonal antibodies from a biological drug Xolair (omalizumab) are really good at allergy relief. By good I mean one shot is good for months. It stops allergies at their source, before histamine is released.
Category: Doctors & Hospitals
Friday Links
- A big part of Britain’s productivity problem comes from health care.
- Tariffs are usually associated with higher trade deficits.
- How much do nurses make?
- Even the rich can qualify for Medicaid long term care in California.
- Did scientists really bring back the dire wolf? Of did they just produce designer dogs?
Health Affairs: Employers Turning to Direct Contracting to Save Money
Employer-provider direct contracting refers to a process by which employers negotiate directly with providers and set transparent prices for procedures and medications, without TPAs, to avoid administrative obfuscation and distorted incentives.
Read more at Health Affairs: Employer-Provider Direct Contracting: Practice And Policy