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The big day is here! Join us TONIGHT in Houston at the @TXMedCenter for a discussion of our institute’s brand new book that busts myths about US health care. More info and free registration at https://t.co/MRV3Ns7nwe #healthpolicy
Thanks for hosting us, @KOAColorado. Learn more about the book at https://t.co/MRV3Ns7nwe https://t.co/ga25VzsPQa
An American MRI costs 14 times an Australian one. An American hip replacement costs 80% more than a British one. Why the big difference? Join us Oct. 15 in Houston to discuss: https://t.co/MRV3NsoYnM https://t.co/iwk3drB6dl
Our brand new book highlights 20 big, pervasive myths about U.S. health care policy. What would you include on the list? Tell us using #healthcaremyths and join us at our book event in Houston Oct. 15 https://t.co/MRV3Ns7nwe https://t.co/7vtyoXZVUq
One of the big myths about US health care is that if you have a job, you can get insurance. What do you think are other myths and misunderstandings about US health care? Join us and discuss Oct. 15 in Houston https://t.co/MRV3Ns7nwe #healthcaremyths https://t.co/2t8JeWGA9T
Our new book’s title is a mouthful because we want you to know exactly what it's about. Learn more about “Exposing the Twenty Medical Myths: Why Everything You Know about Health Care Is Wrong and How to Make It Right” and RSVP for our talk in Houston. https://t.co/MRV3Ns7nwe https://t.co/qcgOblvad9
If you think the market can fix health care, think again. Without perfect information & perfect competition, this will be a challenge. Learn more in our new book published by @RLPGBooks https://t.co/MRV3Ns7nwe #healthpolicy https://t.co/uDc2gqVNWM
How much of US health care spending is wasteful? 10 percent? 25 percent? Try nearly a THIRD. We’ll discuss why it's so much at a discussion of our new book in Houston Oct. 15 https://t.co/MRV3Ns7nwe https://t.co/PulyEJeeZz
“The best way to increase the physician supply is to decrease retirement,” says Tim Garson, director of the @TXMedCenter Health Policy Institute. Hear the rest of our discussion with @HoustonPubMedia about the looming doctor shortage: https://t.co/uEtgi1KokE #healthpolicy https://t.co/aYfvW7cwtt
If you think the uninsured get adequate health care through the ER, think again. We bust that myth — and many more — in our new book “Exposing the Twenty Medical Myths.” Join us Oct. 15 in Houston to learn more: https://t.co/MRV3Ns7nwe https://t.co/wGxkThYxxZ
This morning, our director Dr. Tim Garson discusses with @HoustonMatters what he's hoping to hear from the candidates about health care during tonight's debates in Houston. Listen live at 9 a.m. Central on @HoustonPubMedia https://t.co/liWgjOsRag #healthpolicy @TXMedCenter https://t.co/ERK6OuTaCV
Tomorrow night - just 2 miles from the largest medical center on Earth - presidential candidates will debate the future of health care. We spoke with @BenjaminEW of the @HoustonChron about what candidates and voters are saying https://t.co/tbnSp9b9CN #healthpolicy
When physicians integrate with hospitals, the cost of health care rises - even though there’s no evidence patients get better treatment, according to new research by experts at @BakerInstitute and @BCBSTX https://t.co/ijgnyw7Ac2 #healthpolicy
Exciting news: our team has published a new book that explores the answers to every question you’ve ever had about health policy! Learn more at our @TXMedCenter author talk on Oct. 15. More info at https://t.co/MRV3Ns7nwe https://t.co/vSQC5AaPQI
"How do we build on what’s working, cover everyone, simplify administration & find a path that limits cost increases? Maybe its 'Medicare Advantage for All.'" View the latest op-ed in @thehill from our friends @HealthEconTX Ho and @KenJanda https://t.co/gnmubEOJt4 #MedicareForAll https://t.co/1MHUFCLL9j