Consumerism
An Open Response To HHS Secretary Michael Leavitt
04/22/08
Under the Bush Administration, HHS officials keep telling us how they support health care pricing and performance transparency. But in withholding Medicare physician data from public scrutiny - they have followed the AMA's advice that doctors have a right to privacy - they demonstrate that their interest in transparency is selective.
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The Myth of Health Care Consumerism
03/13/08
Contrary to the prevailing wisdom, most people surveyed say they absolutely won't use the Web to investigate a health condition and then change their behaviors accordingly. But they will do something their sister-in-law tells them. What does this mean for the future of consumerism?
Can Consumerism Save Health Care
02/27/06
As standalone coverage vehicles, there are lots of reasons to worry that HSAs and High Deductible Health Plans aren't good answers if you're low income or have a chronic disease.
