Category: Consumerism

Podcast: A Hot Tip on Online Gambling and Emergency Room Visits 10/22/26

Will online gambling lead to more trips to the hospital emergency room for gambling disorders, mental health disorders… Read More

By David Burda October 22, 2026

How I Spent My $90 Medicare Part B Premium Rebate Check

I’m a Medicare beneficiary. I became one in April 2025 when I turned 65. I have traditional Medicare…. Read More

By David Burda October 21, 2026

Podcast: Is the U.S. Healthcare System Flashing Red? 10/15/26

Trilliant Health’s report on six trends shaping the health economy is a sobering look at today’s healthcare system…. Read More

By David Burda October 15, 2026

Original Parts Included

Earlier this week, I went to a 40th wedding anniversary party for a close friend of mine. I… Read More

By David Burda October 7, 2026

Outcomes

The No Surprises Act Is Driving Inflation

The No Surprises Act was supposed to protect patients from outrageous out-of-network medical bills, but it is also… Read More

By David W. Johnson October 6, 2026

4sight Friday 9/25/26

4sight Friday | Bringing Water to Maternity Care Deserts | Shining a Light on Our Shadow Medical System… Read More

By David Burda September 25, 2026

Podcast: Re-Imagining Maternity Care in the U.S. 9/24/26

Access to traditional hospital- and physician-based maternity care is dwindling in the U.S. What can we do to… Read More

By David Burda September 24, 2026

4sight Friday 9/18/26

4sight Friday | A Revolutionary Idea to Make Expensive Drug Therapies Accessible | A Very Particular Set of… Read More

By David Burda September 18, 2026

Podcast: Leadership Competencies for the New Healthcare 9/17/26

What will it take to transform the U.S. healthcare system into one that expands access to more affordable… Read More

By David Burda September 17, 2026

Consumerism