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On Health,
Bioethics, and
Behavioral Science
As a physician and behavioral scientist at Duke University, my research and writing explore the quirks in human nature that influence our lives — the mixture of rational and irrational forces that affect our health, our happiness, and the way our society functions.
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Sick To Debt
How Smarter Markets Lead To Better Care
ABOUT THE BOOK: The United States has the most expensive healthcare system in the world. While policy makers have argued over who is at fault for this, the system has been quietly moving toward high-deductible insurance plans that require patients to pay large amounts out of pocket before insurance kicks in. The idea behind this […]
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Pulling The Plug In Seriously Ill Patients—It’s Often A Matter Of Race
Published Jan 31, 2022
In the US, Black patients often receive significantly less medical care than similarly sick white patients.
Read MoreTime To Take Tax Breaks Away From Non-Profit Hospitals
Published Jan 25, 2022
Many wealthy nonprofit hospitals provide surprisingly little charitable care.
Read MoreMedicare Savings Might Be Costing Us: Here’s Why
Published Jan 19, 2022
Could ACOs be costing us money?
Read MoreAn Unbelievable Study Proves—College Students Make Rational Sex Decisions?!
Published Jan 12, 2022
“Young adults make rational sexual decisions.” What does this reveal about the way young adults make sexual decisions?
Read MoreFighting Vaccine Hesitancy
Published Jan 07, 2022
Effective treatment + ineffective messenger = unnecessary deaths!
Read MoreMy Doctor Told Me The Cost Of The Appointment… Give Or Take $200!
Published Dec 08, 2021
My visit to this well-intentioned dermatologist illustrates one of the flaws of this idea of consumer empowerment.
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