Category: Policy

Should Doctors Make Less Money?

In an August 1st commentary published in the Washington Post, columnist Catherine Rampell asks an intriguing question of… Read More

By David W. Johnson August 20, 2019

Economics

The Rising Cost of Family Coverage Is No Joke

You might have heard about this on the news. A new study is out that says employer-sponsored health… Read More

By David Burda August 1, 2019

Outcomes

Desperately Seeking Market-Based Patient Safety Solutions – Burda on Healthcare

This Nov. 29 will mark the 20th anniversary of the release of the report, To Err Is Human:… Read More

By David Burda July 30, 2019

Innovation

4sight Friday: Searching for ACO Outcomes | Liberating Medical Data | Delicious Medicare Benefits

Read 07/26/2019 Edition here. Curated by David Burda, 4sight Health’s news editor and columnist. Read his columns… Read More

By David Burda July 26, 2019

Economics

4sight Friday: Staffing Healthcare’s Future | Aligning SDOH and Reimbursement | Mandating Effective Clinical Practices

Read 07/19/2019 Edition here. Curated by David Burda, 4sight Health’s news editor and columnist. Read his columns… Read More

By David Burda July 19, 2019

Economics

How to Use Social Determinants of Health to Fix Reimbursements

Healthcare providers can no longer ignore the Social Determinants of Health (SDH) in the exam room. Even John… Read More

By Karen Handmaker July 15, 2019

Economics

Should Hospitals Pay Taxes?

Many health systems and hospitals operate as Not-for-Profit (NFP), mission-oriented organizations that do not pay sales, excise, property… Read More

By David W. Johnson July 8, 2019

Economics

Surprise! Surprise! The Surprise Billing Legislation Could Usher in Government Price Controls. Nathan Bays, Guest Columnist

As the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) prepares to vote on the Lowering Health… Read More

By Nathan Bays June 26, 2019

Economics

States Foul-Tipping Regulatory Approaches to Control Healthcare Prices

A new Viewpoint in the Journal of the American Medical Association said states are trying, but largely failing,… Read More

By David Burda June 18, 2019

Policy