Robert Richards

Student of life. Husband and father. Health care data and policy expert. Seeker of adventure, both the intellectual and the outdoor variety.

[Robert Richards @rrichards88]

Kesin olan tek şey belirsizliktir ve güvensizlikle yaşamayı bilmek ise tek güvendir. John Allen Paulos

[Robert Richards @rrichards88]

@TheBabylonBee cc @SethDillon @MittRomney
I've quietly chuckled at the bee for a while, but I'm unfollowing over this. Jokes welcome, even if unflattering, but disparaging someone for their beliefs is un-American and un-Christian. Matt 5:43-47. Not angry, just taking a stand.

[Robert Richards @rrichards88]

@SwannMedicine @zackcooperYale @NAChristakis @SurgeryCenterOK @IndDrs Also, I believe the medical ethics term is informed consent. Let's have a little more of that, too.

[Robert Richards @rrichards88]

@SwannMedicine @zackcooperYale @NAChristakis @SurgeryCenterOK @IndDrs Key free market principle is that *both* parties participate *willingly*. That is not the case with a surprise billing situation. "Surprise" means the patient didn't know they were dealing with the OON doc. So let's have a TRUE free market solution. Status quo is not free market.

[Robert Richards @rrichards88]

I agree with pretty much all of this.

[Zack Cooper @zackcooperYale]

I get lots of emails from emergency MDs. Some are really angry; others raise thoughtful concerns. I try to respond to the latter

Sent a long note to a thoughtful MD this am. Figured it was worth posting. Sometimes our arguments/thoughts are best express in > 280 characters.

[Robert Richards @rrichards88]

@DanCrenshawTX Also, the raw numbers in the article actually look really good for millennials. I'm honestly surprised the gap isn't higher than it is.

[Robert Richards @rrichards88]

@DanCrenshawTX This analysis is fundamentally unable to make the case the authors try to make (that there is a significant generational wealth have). Need to control for relative population sizes (they're called BOOMers because there were a lot of them) and for economic growth.

[Robert Richards @rrichards88]

A spinal surgery, a $101,000 bill, and a new law to prevent more surprises https://t.co/zt9ltLU4WT via @voxdotcom

[Robert Richards @rrichards88]

Kind of ironic, really...
10K nurses in New York plan strike over staff shortages https://t.co/d8uiA8BzA0 via @healthcaredive

[Craig Garthwaite @C_Garthwaite]

As academics, we are at fault for the confusion created by correlative studies that hint at causation and those relying on obviously incomplete data.

In those situations -- we must realize that not writing the study is the most responsible option.

https://t.co/QKcvHpZJYx

[Leavitt Partners @LeavittPartners]

Out today from @dukemargolis & @LeavittPartners on the @Health_Affairs Blog: late-breaking, early look at #Medicare ACO participation following the program's overhaul. #HealthPolicy @WillBleser @DavidMuhlestein @rrichards88 @donaldhtaylorjr. Read at: https://t.co/q78V1yrw9q

[Robert Richards @rrichards88]

The Pros and Cons of Single-Payer Health Plans: https://t.co/WQdqyPHwOs via @urbaninstitute

[Robert Richards @rrichards88]

Interesting.
Survey: Older adults more likely to be drawn to short-term plans https://t.co/7F3radS9Cc

[Robert Richards @rrichards88]

Hospitals that want to keep their patients from going to their competitors should take steps to prevent surprise medical bills.
Consumers’ Responses To Surprise Medical Bills In Elective Situations | Health Affairs https://t.co/52bQNibcWv

[Robert Richards @rrichards88]

Will it cost less if I pay out of pocket?

[Robert Richards @rrichards88]

Your love is my drug, but let's be transparent about how much it's going to cost me. #HealthPolicyValentine

[Spencer Cox @SpencerJCox]

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[Robert Richards @rrichards88]

Interesting.
WellCare to help Kentucky Medicaid members meet work requirement https://t.co/07cQuh0CR4 via @modrnhealthcr

[Robert Richards @rrichards88]

ACOs should brace for new shared savings changes https://t.co/Xsydrl58zV

[Leavitt Partners @LeavittPartners]

Today, @LeavittPartners released “Pathways to Success: Options for ACOs,” a white paper that reports on predictions of the options available to current #MSSP #ACOs under the recently finalized Pathways to Success rule. Read more: https://t.co/HoK8eI0w3X