Ageed Mike, "patients are the widgets that must be processed" additionally when it costs close to $3,700 a month for…
Morning Headlines 1/3/20
Changes in Quality of Care after Hospital Mergers and Acquisitions
NEJM-published research finds that not only does hospital quality usually not improve after a merger, it sometimes gets worse as lower-rated hospitals acquire those with better quality scores.
The government consulting firm expands its VA contract portfolio to over $800 million with more Cerner-related work.
It Looks Like Health Insurance, but It’s Not. ‘Just Trust God,’ Buyers Are Told.
One million Americans have chosen unregulated cost-sharing health ministry plans to save money over traditional insurance, even though the companies issuing them are not obligated to pay claims, they don’t cover pre-existing conditions, they have a fixed limit on payouts, and they require adherence to a Christian lifestyle.
Old adage that it is “much easier to steal with a Bible than a gun” in America readily comes to mind.
I don’t seem to remember the part of the New Testament where Christ denies aid to those who do not strictly follow his lifestyle. Can someone refresh me?
Just kidding, this sounds like a tax-free scam.
Indeed. I wonder who’s monitoring for adherence to a christian lifestyle and further, which ‘version’ of christianity is expected?