Adults need vaccines too

Most people believe that vaccines are for kids. The CDC and public health departments have done a good job of keeping vaccination rates high for children. With the advent of new vaccines for adults, the key now is to increase vaccination rates for these older groups. The Wall Street Journal (“Get your shots“) details a…

Consumer Channeling and Preferred Providers

Doctors often complain that health insurers are squeezing their profit margins. These insurers offer the physicians access to patients as part of their network in exchange for discounted fees. Physicians can decide not to join the network and charge higher prices, but may be left with fewer patients. The bargaining power of the health insurer…