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Jan 4, 2010
One million veterans waiting for the VA to handle their disability claims. Application form is 23 pages long.
Why is the AMA selling out doctors? So it can keep its monopoly on billing code revenues. (See also Linda Gorman’s previous post on who the AMA really represents.)
Study: Pharmacists working with physicians can cut the cost, improve the quality of diabetic care. So why don’t they do it? Government.
If placebos work so well, shouldn’t there be a market for them? There is: here’s a site that sells them, with studies on what difference they make. Hat tip to Metafilter via Tyler Cowen.
6 Responses to “One Million Veterans Waiting for Disability Claims, AMA Selling Out, Cut Costs of Diabetic Care, and the Market for Placebos”
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Helium
January 4th, 2010 at 4:40 pm
Didn’t I read somewhere that Paul Krugman was praising the VA as a model for health reform. I find that not surprising. I’m sure Krugman thinks he will be getting private care for himself.
January 4th, 2010 at 4:42 pm
I find the idea of paying for placebos really funny. Surely these people aren’t serious.
January 4th, 2010 at 4:56 pm
Joe, they are serious.
January 4th, 2010 at 4:59 pm
A letter in The Wall Street Journal gives more explanation on the AMA item: http://bit.ly/5TUOeu
January 4th, 2010 at 5:01 pm
I saw the “60 Minutes” piece on the VA system last night and it was truly disgusting.
January 5th, 2010 at 8:59 am
I would like to know how one would judge the quality of a placebo. How would you ever know if you are being overcharged?