This came as a surprise to me – I actually believed that insurance coverage for mental health was generally good until reading this. “The Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act, a landmark law passed more than a decade ago, […]
The Atlantic pulls no punches in this analysis of the dental industry. The anecdotal story woven throughout the article should make you rethink how infrequently you ask for a 2nd opinion before giving consent for root canals and other procedures. […]
The startup that helps test the microbes in your poop is in trouble. There are a couple echoes of the Theranos scandal: two execs in a secret relationship and employee allegations of cutting corners. Oh, and the founder Jessica Richman […]
This doesn’t surprise me, and shouldn’t surprise you anymore. But it is an interesting article from the WSJ. “Hospitals and other providers increasingly are offering prices far below what they charge though insurance.” | learn more
Kellogg Professor Elena Prager did the research. “A surprisingly consistent answer has emerged in one sector: healthcare.” | learn more
In the 90s there was near parity. Now, some states (looking at you, Indiana) average 3x the spend for the same services. That is passed down to employees via premiums, deductibles and coinsurance. Enjoy! “Findings released Thursday by the Rand […]
“Ordering more tests or treatments is not always best for patients’ health or wallet. A group of medical educators is trying to address the problem where they think it starts: medical training.” | learn more
This company is a leader in the movement to help consumers (patients?) understand something (probably very little, but something) about the makeup of their microbiome. Insurers maybe don’t like paying for it, though. “Special agents from the Federal Bureau of […]
This is a long read. It helped me understand the ‘how we got here’ story behind todays’ EHR challenges. And it was a helpful reminder of what can happen (both good and bad) when the government leans to an industry. […]
“The federal government on Tuesday raided dozens of locations belonging to doctors and medical equipment companies suspected of taking part in a massive telemarketing scam that targeted Medicare recipients and cost taxpayers nearly $1 billion.” | learn more