How the psychology of a $4.99 price tag might influence who undergoes heart surgery

(By Eric Boodman for STAT)

Health economists aren’t generally known for their humor. There’s something about Medicaid that’s just deeply unfunny. Make a joke, and the punch line may well be deadly. As one quip goes: What do affordable health care and sarcasm have in common? Most Americans just don’t get it.  Continue reading article here…

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