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To Test or Not to Test…
July 3, 2009 in Supply of Medical Services
Tests play an important role in modern medical care. Is my leg broken? Check the X-ray. Do I have HIV? Look at the blood tests. But when are tests appropriate? In some cases, tests will not …
Canadian Mental Health Care
July 1, 2009 in Current Events
In this blog, I have frequently discussed the merits of Canadian and American health care systems (see Health Care Grudge Match). One thing most people can agree with is that mental health care is …
Cavalcade of Risk #81
June 30, 2009 in Carnivals
The Disease Management Care Blog hosts this week’s edition of the Cavalcade of Risk.
WEAI, Vancouver
June 30, 2009 in Economics - General, My Papers
This week I’ll be in Vancouver for the Western Economic Association International Conference. I’ll be presenting my paper on “Why Does Getting Married Make You Fat? Incentives and Appearance Maintenance.”
Does The Economist magaizine have the right healthcare Rx?
June 29, 2009 in Current Events, Physician Compensation
The cover story of this week’s Economist examings healthcare reform in America (”This is going to hurt”). The story recounts some of the many ills of the U.S. healthcare system: too many uninsured, too …
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