Papers by HC Economist

Recent Articles

• Hospital: Man, Woman, Birth, Death, Infinity, Plus Red Tape, Bad Behavior, Money, God and Diversity on Steroids

  May 13, 2008 in Books

  What is life really like working in a hospital? The Economist reviews a recent book by Julie Salmon titled Hospital: Man, Woman, Birth, Death, Infinity, Plus Red Tape, Bad Behavior, Money, …

• Medical CPI

  May 13, 2008 in Economics - General, HC Statistics

  For many years price increases in the medical sector has outpaced overall inflation by a significant amount. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, here is the increase in consumer prices …

• HRAs vs. HSAs

  May 12, 2008 in HSA, Health Insurance

  On Friday I posted on Consumer Driven Health Care.  These consumer driven health plans (CDHPs) involve individuals having direct discretion about how health care dollars are spent.  If you …

• Medicare Part D lowers Pharmaceutical prices?

  May 12, 2008 in Medicaid/Medicare, Pharmaceuticals

  What is Medicare Part D? Medicare Part D began in 2006 and provides insurance coverage for pharmaceuticals for the elderly. The program is set up so that the government does not purchase the drugs directly, …

• DC Conference

  May 8, 2008 in Miscellaneous

  I will be in Washington D.C. from today until Sunday night attending the Institute for Humane Studies Research Colloquium.  Blogging will resume on Monday.