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The Incidental Economist Podcast

Summary: An evidence-based discussion of health policy and health care.

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  • Artist: Aaron Carroll & Austin Frakt
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Podcasts:

 Podcast on Halbig and King | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 48:11

For those who want to hear more about Halbig and King, the Federalist Society hosted a podcast yesterday where Jonathan Adler and I discussed the cases and their potential fallout. Adler is one of the architects of the lawsuits and, although we disagree on the merits, he’s both fair and thoughtful about the cases. I […]

 Podcast on Halbig and King | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 48:11

For those who want to hear more about Halbig and King, the Federalist Society hosted a podcast yesterday where Jonathan Adler and I discussed the cases and their potential fallout. Adler is one of the architects of the lawsuits and, although we disagree on the merits, he’s both fair and thoughtful about the cases. I […]

 Electronic medical records [podcast] | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 24:45

Obviously these podcasts will not be weekly. We’ll strive for a more sustainable “occasional” one. Anyway, in the podcast below, we discuss electronic medical records. We’re sorry to say, it’s rather depressing. Here are some relevant links to prior posts: Will health IT increase productivity in health care? In health IT, standards matter The elusive […]

 Electronic medical records [podcast] | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 24:45

Obviously these podcasts will not be weekly. We’ll strive for a more sustainable “occasional” one. Anyway, in the podcast below, we discuss electronic medical records. We’re sorry to say, it’s rather depressing. Here are some relevant links to prior posts: Will health IT increase productivity in health care? In health IT, standards matter The elusive […]

 Competitive bidding [podcast] | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 24:06

Aaron and Austin discuss competitive bidding and, at the end, how it relates (or not) to Mitt Romney’s Medicare reform plan. More competitive bidding links are in the FAQ. Prior posts on Romney’s plan are here, here, and here. As always, you’ll find more podcasts in the archive.

 Competitive bidding [podcast] | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 24:06

Aaron and Austin discuss competitive bidding and, at the end, how it relates (or not) to Mitt Romney’s Medicare reform plan. More competitive bidding links are in the FAQ. Prior posts on Romney’s plan are here, here, and here. As always, you’ll find more podcasts in the archive.

 Prostate cancer testing and treatment [podcast] | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 20:08

Last week, the US Preventative Services Task Force recommended against routine screening for prostate cancer. Like their recommendations for mammograms in 2009, this one has stirred up a bit of controversy. We discuss it in the podcast below. For more on prostate cancer screening and treatment, see the FAQ entry. For more on our podcasts, […]

 Prostate cancer testing and treatment [podcast] | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 20:08

Last week, the US Preventative Services Task Force recommended against routine screening for prostate cancer. Like their recommendations for mammograms in 2009, this one has stirred up a bit of controversy. We discuss it in the podcast below. For more on prostate cancer screening and treatment, see the FAQ entry. For more on our podcasts, […]

 The individual mandate [podcast] | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 22:49

In this episode, Aaron and Austin discuss the purpose of the individual mandate and its legal future as it heads toward the Supreme Court. Below are links to related posts. As always, you can find prior podcasts in the podcast archives, along with subscription information. CBS News report on Rep. Ryan’s recent mandate comments (as […]

 The individual mandate [podcast] | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 22:49

In this episode, Aaron and Austin discuss the purpose of the individual mandate and its legal future as it heads toward the Supreme Court. Below are links to related posts. As always, you can find prior podcasts in the podcast archives, along with subscription information. CBS News report on Rep. Ryan’s recent mandate comments (as […]

 How health services research is funded [podcast] | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 22:38

In this segment, Aaron and Austin describe the trials and tribulations of getting health services research funded. It’s harder than you may think. See the podcast archive for prior episodes and subscription information.

 How health services research is funded [podcast] | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 22:38

In this segment, Aaron and Austin describe the trials and tribulations of getting health services research funded. It’s harder than you may think. See the podcast archive for prior episodes and subscription information.

 Cost shifting [podcast] | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 17:00

In this segment, Aaron and Austin talked about cost shifting. You’ll find more information on this topic in the FAQ, which includes a section devoted to it. If you’re interested in our other podcasts or subscribing to them, see our podcast archive.

 Cost shifting [podcast] | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 17:00

In this segment, Aaron and Austin talked about cost shifting. You’ll find more information on this topic in the FAQ, which includes a section devoted to it. If you’re interested in our other podcasts or subscribing to them, see our podcast archive.

 Private vs. public health care cost control [podcast] | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 21:14

In this segment, Aaron and Austin discuss the evidence on which type of insurer better controls health care costs: public or private. For more on this topic, see Austin’s post this morning, which includes links to many of our previous ones. For prior podcasts and subscription information, see our podcast archive.

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