Expert panels have received criticism because of their science-driven approach based on risks and benefits. Those opposed to the idea of these panels argue that any economic approach to medicine does not take into account the value of a life. Others go to the extreme of saying that any analysis of cost-effectiveness or quality measurements … Continue reading
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Growing Costs at the End of Life
This week, the Bipartisan Policy Center published, “What is Driving U.S. Health Care Spending,” a report that details the main drivers of health care cost growth. This paper is part of BPC’s Health Care Cost Containment Initiative, which Senator Bill Frist heads alongside Democrat Senator Tom Daschle. The program is taking a close look at … Continue reading
Vending Machines of America
The Obama administration is working on setting nutritional standards for foods that children can buy in school vending machines. This action is one of many that President Obama initiated in an attempt to curb the increase in obesity among American children, but it only addresses a small piece of a large problem across the United … Continue reading
Bigger Isn’t Always Better?
From a young age Americans are taught through numerous outlets that bigger is better. Bigger Tonka truck. Bigger stuffed animal. Bigger house. Bigger car. Bigger TV. Bigger engagement ring. The list goes on. In some circumstances bigger may be better. In some cases it is not. Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act The President’s Affordable … Continue reading
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