Quotation of the day

October 9, 2007 in Miscellaneous

“It ain’t so much the things we don’t know that get us into trouble. It’s the things we do know that just ain’t so.”

— Artemus Ward

2008 Applied Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research Forum

October 9, 2008 in Pharmaceuticals

On Monday I attended the Applied Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research Forum at UCSD. I will briefly summarize the presentations of the three speakers. Andreas Pleil, Senior Director Worldwide Medical & Outcomes Research, Pfizer. Dr. Pliel reviewed …
Computer Tips

October 8, 2008 in Miscellaneous

N.Y. Times technology guru David Pogue has some neat computer tricks and shortcuts to make your time spent reading the Healthcare Economist easier. For instance: “You can tap …
Cavalcade of Risk: The Wall Street Wipeout Edition

October 8, 2008 in Carnivals

The Wall Street Wipeout Edition of the Cavalcade of Risk is up at Wisdom From Wenchypoo’s Mental Wastebasket.
Bad economy may be good for your health

October 8, 2008 in Economics - General

While your wallet may be a little lighter and your 401(k) may have taken a beating, the economic downturn may actually improve your health. The N.Y. Times reports that …
Bailout…for mental health

October 7, 2008 in Current Events

Wall Street wasn’t the only group helped by the economic bailout bill. Also included in the bailout bill was a law that requires equal coverage of mental and physical illnesses. The law was the culmination of many …

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