Policy & Ethics

Over the last few years, enrollment in Medicare Advantage has grown significantly; nearly half of Medicare beneficiaries now belong to one of the 43 plans available. Why not?

Of course, the downside with relying on naturally acquired immunity (and forgoing vaccination) – is that you must first get COVID. But now that there’s Paxlovid, who cares? Right?

The article begins with a bit of hyperbole in explaining the $2.5 billion spent on social determinants of health (SDOH),

It's easy for politicians to make speeches or for cities, towns, and sports teams to put together a tribute to our veterans.

Conspiracy theories are dan

Dr. Oster makes several key points.

Responding to medical experts, including the American Medical Association, who have been complaining for ye

I don't need to tell you, especially if you've ever needed pain medications for moderate-severe pain, that this country is just plain nuts.

For many years, the science communication landscape looked something like this: reputable universities and public health institutions did sound research and educated consumers about the risks they faced; devious activist groups fabricated health s