Monthly Archives: February 2010

February 23, 2010
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The (Unfortunate) Economic Logic of Technological Progress

Daniel Callahan
February 23, 2010 > A new report confirms that technological progress and innovation inherently nurture cost inflation. But Obama's health care reform proposal skirts this difficult problem. read more »
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February 18, 2010
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Do Wellness Incentives Work?

Adam Oliver
February 18, 2010 > Financial incentives have been shown to improve some health-related behaviors, but not others, raising questions about the ability of workplace wellness programs to reduce health care costs. read more »
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February 10, 2010
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America’s Physician Shortage: Lessons from Lincoln

Richard A. Cooper, M.D.
February 10, 2010 > Verbal propaganda has created a schism between primary care physicians and specialists, and it is impeding solutions to the nation’s physician shortage. read more »
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February 3, 2010
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How to Expand Primary Care

Barbara Starfield, M.D.
February 3, 2010 > To extend health coverage to the uninsured, the nation must increase the number of primary care physicians. Both bills in Congress contain provisions for doing this, but they are unlikely to have much effect, and powerful forces are working against them. read more »
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