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My, How the Margins Have Fallen
About this time last year, I wrote about record profit margins that hospitals posted in 2021, according to… Read More
By March 27, 2024
Economics
Doctors Bite the Private Equity Hand That Feeds Them
I accept that two things can be true at the same time, but that doesn’t mean I have… Read More
By March 20, 2024
Economics
Third Time’s Not the Charm for Healthcare Ransomware Attacks
Once is news. Twice is a trend. The third time is old news. That’s one approach to covering… Read More
By March 13, 2024
Consumerism
Spy vs. Spy? More Like Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage
If you follow my columns, blog posts and podcasts on 4sighthealth.com, you know that I’m not much for… Read More
By March 6, 2024
System Dynamics
Justice Department Sleeping at the Healthcare Fraud Wheel
In a 4sight Health blog post published last month, I said there were only two possible reasons why… Read More
By February 28, 2024
Innovation
Up the AI Without a Paddle
As governments, government agencies, lawmakers, technology companies, special interest groups and consumer watchdogs debate how to regulate healthcare… Read More
By February 21, 2024
Economics
The Costly Lever of Prior Authorization
The long-running debate over prior authorization (PA) typically is framed around patient care. PA delays or denials prevent… Read More
By February 14, 2024
Consumerism
Price Transparency? I Don’t Know About That
One of my all-time favorite Saturday Night Live sketches is this one about a voice-activated personal assistant for… Read More
By February 7, 2024
Innovation
Another Lesson in Drugs, Drug Prices and Drug Spending
It’s that time of year again when I try to educate myself on drugs, drug prices and drug… Read More
By January 31, 2024
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