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March 26, 2005Health Crisis IndexHere's an interesting article out of Boston University on the "Health Crisis Index". These researchers created this index because it facilitates analysis of the twin While I've not seen this used in any other study and they don't outline the scientific underpinning of the index (i.e. a correlation between the index and future outcomes in health) it does point out an odd and concerning reality of American healthcare: we're spending more each year and covering fewer folks. They go on to make some judgements I'm not sure I agree with such as The U.S.A. spends enough money today to finance the care that works for the people who need it.(I worry about folks deciding what "you need" ). But I think they've hit on something that will resonate with (if not motivate) Americans. What do you all think? Posted by c3 at March 26, 2005 11:56 AM Comments
It's as scientifically grounded as the original "misery index," being just two other tangentially related indicators added together. Using it as a predictor is also just as scientifically grounded as the original (that is, not at all). Frankly, just as with the original misery index it's not much of anything but an oversimplification of two different factors into one. For those who can't manage to track two things at once. The problem with that approach is that it conceals the components of the problem, making it the subject of use for political pandering. Posted by: Tully at March 27, 2005 11:19 AM |
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