Subjective vs. objective value in health care
The Incidental Economist,
In assessing “value” in health care, there’s a bit of tension among the experts. Some emphasize satisfaction, others quality…
Healthcare Triage News: Patients Bossing Doctors Around? It’s a Myth.
The Incidental Economist,
One of the favorite complaints of doctors when we confront them with the over using technology and overtreating patients is…
On an Antibiotic? You May Be Getting Only a False Sense of Security
The Incidental Economist,
The following originally appeared on The Upshot (copyright 2014, The New York Times Company). The best way to prevent…
Physician views of patient expectations
The Incidental Economist,
Whenever I write about physician prescribing behaviors, especially in preference sensitive areas, people complain that it’s not…