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At VA hospitals, 92 of 116 prostrate operations botched. VA is cited by Krugman, others as setting quality standards for others to follow.
Government-run health care in other countries means higher labor costs. Portion of employee costs for health care and other social services ranges from 27% (Aus) to 52% (Ger); it is 30% in the US.
More than 100 studies have confirmed the benefits of moderate drinking. But some scientists question the result: Maybe moderate drinkers are just healthier to begin with.
June 23rd, 2009 at 11:12 am
Interesting article on drinking.
June 23rd, 2009 at 1:45 pm
It’s not just Krugman. A lot of people on the left cite the VA system as the ideal on quality control.
June 24th, 2009 at 11:37 pm
Think I’ll have all of my procedures in the supine or standing positions from now on.