12/23/2010
Austin FraktLike Aaron, I will be distracted for the next week or so. You should expect light blogging. I should expect heavy eating.
Consider this an open thread. If things come up in the news that I (or others on the blog) might otherwise comment on, feel free to post something about it in the comments (include a link) and discuss. This post is “sticky” and will remain at the top of the home page for the next week or so. Come back any time to chime in.
Have a safe and happy holiday or two.
by steve on December 23rd, 2010 at 11:14
I would appreciate your thoughts at some time on repealing Medicare Part D or making it entirely means tested. If we must cut Medicare costs this would seem like an area that would be open to cutting. The new Congress will, in theory, be up for cutting spending. Since part D was not funded, it would make sense to either cut it, reduce it or fund it. What would the downside be from the economic POV, ignoring the politics.
Steve
by Floccina on December 23rd, 2010 at 12:51
Merry Christmas.
BTW did you see that study on ethical placebos.
http://blogs.plos.org/neurotribes/2010/12/22/meet-the-ethical-placebo-a-story-that-heals/