Correspondent Lee Cowan checks in on Epic Systems Corporation, of Verona, Wis., a software company that has changed the way medical records are kept, accessed and disseminated. (CBS, 23 Feb 2020) [Posted: 20200223tu0012] Document History
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Why It’s Cheaper To Have A Baby In Finland Than The U.S. (CNBC, 14 Feb 2020)
As 2019′s happiest country in the world, Finland is undoubtedly a great place to have children. With lengthy parental leave, hundreds of dollars worth of free baby products in the signature baby box and low-to-no childbirth costs, here’s why it’s better to have a baby in Finland than in the U.S. (CNBC, 14 Feb 2020)… Continue reading Why It’s Cheaper To Have A Baby In Finland Than The U.S. (CNBC, 14 Feb 2020)
REPORT: Many U.S. Hospitals are Closing (CNBC, 6 Feb 2020)
In rural towns across the U.S. hospitals are in crisis. Since 2010, 121 rural hospitals have closed. And, the National Rural Health Association says more than one-third of all rural hospitals in the U.S. are at serious risk of shutting down. But not all hospitals are losing money. A series of mergers and acquisitions that… Continue reading REPORT: Many U.S. Hospitals are Closing (CNBC, 6 Feb 2020)
HEALTHCARE – Why Drugs Are So Expensive
Americans today spend more on pharmaceuticals per capita than anyone else in the world, and more than one in five say they have trouble affording their prescription drugs. But they might not know about the alternative pathways to medicine. VICE’s Hamilton Morris explores the world of clandestine chemists, DIY bio hackers, and grey markets to… Continue reading HEALTHCARE – Why Drugs Are So Expensive
How Germany’s Universal Health-Care System Works (CNBC – 24 Nov 2019)
Germany’s health-care system spends nearly half as much as the United States but still manages to cover 100% of its population through a mix of public and private insurance schemes. There are two different systems that residents can turn to for insurance in Germany: SHI, which stands for Statutory Health Insurance and PHI or Private… Continue reading How Germany’s Universal Health-Care System Works (CNBC – 24 Nov 2019)
What if all US health care costs were transparent? | Jeanne Pinder
In the US, the very same blood test can cost $19 at one clinic and $522 at another clinic just blocks away — and nobody knows the difference until they get a bill weeks later. Journalist Jeanne Pinder says it doesn’t have to be this way. She’s built a platform that crowdsources the true costs… Continue reading What if all US health care costs were transparent? | Jeanne Pinder
Lessons from Theranos and Elizabeth Holmes
The story of Theranos and Elizabeth Holmes offers many teachable moments. Consumers were convinced that Theranos offered a simpler way to get blood testing. Distributors like Walgreens partnered with Theranos believing that the company was offering a viable solution. Investors bought into the Theranos promise and put millions into the company. News media was quick… Continue reading Lessons from Theranos and Elizabeth Holmes
HEALTHCARE – Global Rate of Diabetes Exceeds Our Ability to Offer Surgical Solutions
Rates of diabetes are increasing globally. Surgery may offer some insights into what causes the disease, and seems to offer a ‘cure’ for some patients, but is not a viable global solution. Video posted by the Economist to YouTube on 6 Jun 2018.
Understanding the High Cost of Medications and Pharmaceutical Drugs and What We Can Do About It
In this video, Robert Reich explains why prescription drug prices are so high in the United States, and how we can make them more affordable.
“New Amsterdam” – New NBC Television Series Addresses Healthcare Crisis
On 13 May 2018, NBC released the trailer for the new television series New Amsterdam scheduled to air Tuesday nights starting Fall 2018. Synopsis Inspired by Bellevue, the oldest public hospital in America, this unique medical drama follows the brilliant and charming Dr. Max Goodwin, the institution’s newest medical director, who sets out to tear… Continue reading “New Amsterdam” – New NBC Television Series Addresses Healthcare Crisis
Bevel Trimmer Evaluation and Comparison with Oster Cordless Clipper
A few days ago I pre-ordered the Bevel Trimmer for $179. It won’t ship for a few months, but I really wanted to do the pre-order so I could be among the first to receive the product. To put this into perspective, the last three hair trimming products I purchased were about $10 each and run on AA… Continue reading Bevel Trimmer Evaluation and Comparison with Oster Cordless Clipper
The Aspen Institute – Building a Healthier Nation
About This Video Streamed live on Jun 26, 2014. There’s much more to health politics than the Affordable Care Act. Along with remarkable new advances in medicine by 2024, we will see Baby Boomers swamping the health care system, more veterans needing services, and the the impact of climate change becoming ever more apparent. Leaders from… Continue reading The Aspen Institute – Building a Healthier Nation