Author Archives: Peter A. Ubel, M.D.
May 6, 2011
May 6, 2011 > Dental coverage is often the first thing to go when health systems are trying to control costs. While many dental problems are less important than other conditions, balancing medical costs and benefits doesn’t always capture the entire picture. read more »
March 23, 2011
March 23, 2011 > Medicaid budgets have been growing at unsustainable rates for years and now they have reached the crisis point. Is there any way that states can take advantage of this crisis and find better methods of controlling health care costs? Here are a few ideas. read more »
December 9, 2009
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December 9, 2009 > Is a test that costs $800,000 to add one year of life worthwhile? In one survey, most physicians said yes -- evidence that controlling costs will require overcoming very powerful, and irrational, psychological forces. read more »
July 1, 2009
July 1, 2009 > Does comparative effectiveness research force “one size fits all” decision-making? Not necessarily. With the right data, comparative effectiveness research can improve medical care by splitting patients into relevant groups, rather than lumping them all together. read more »
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