Insight, analysis & opinion from Joe Paduda
Today we’ll look at two closely related concerns about universal coverage – the claim that it will give government too much power and is a devastating blow to personal liberty. Unlike most of the other arguments against UC, these are … Continue reading Universal coverage is bad – Part Five
Read More...I don’t have any statistics or studies to back this up, but after conversations with several large and medium workers comp payers it is apparent facility costs are on the rise. And the increase looks to be higher than projections, … Continue reading Workers comp facility costs on the rise
Read More...Here’s the health care consumerism dilemma in one neat, small, understandable package. Advocates of consumerism in health care argue that forcing folks to pay for their care will make them better consumers, and thus reduce costs. Theoretically, that makes sense … Continue reading Health policy — a question of philosophy or finance?
Read More...Perhaps. But I think not. At least the smarter ones won’t. Health plans/insurers/managed care companies are all suffering from mature market malaise. This dread affliction affects companies toiling in an industry with very low growth, dominated by a few large … Continue reading Will insurers fight universal coverage?
Read More...There’s a bit of confusion out there re why people don’t have health insurance. There are likely multiple reasons; some people choose not to, others can’t afford it, and for the rest coverage may just not be available. Here are … Continue reading Why are they uninsured?
Read More...I checked the stock price yesterday; CorVel dropped a bit more, and is now below $26, but still enjoying a PE of 19+. That’s down from the 38 PE from last fall, but still a bit of a premium compared … Continue reading Back to CorVel
Read More...Here is the case for single payer. Not saying that I agree with it, but here it is. Before you roll your eyes and click on “delete”, take a minute to consider the perspective of the single payer advocate. I’m … Continue reading The case for single payer
Read More...And the award for “most factual errors in a debate” goes to…Mitt Romney, the dynamic (as in changes positions quickly) GOP presidential candidate! In the June 5 presidential debate Romney actually said: “Every Democrat up there’s talking about a form … Continue reading Romney the spinmeister
Read More...A reader posted a very insightful comment on my post regarding hospital overypayments in workers comp. Her point? “overpayments to hospitals and other providers whom participate in PPO’s are not necessarily accidental or unintentional.” She is right, and the explanation … Continue reading The ‘whys’ of hospital overpayments
Read More...I finally cracked the latest Health Affairs, and immediately found myself engrossed in Gerald Anderson’s piece on hospital pricing trends (paid subscription required for entire article). While the article is focused on self-pay patients, the implications for workers comp payers … Continue reading Hospital overpayments in workers comp – part 2
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