Health Matters confidently predicts that in 2016, many of the trends we have identified in 2015 will continue and only get worse. However, new things will come up that we had not thought of, so people should expect the unexpected (which will make it expected and ruin everything). Anyhoo… This show contains our predictions for 2016, including action on outrageous prescription drug prices, more people seeing their doctor online, financial planning for healthcare due to high deductibles, and hospitals forced to publish their prices in an understandable format.
Tip: Your doctor should check your blood pressure by placing the cuff against bare skin. That means you should wear short sleeves during your exam. Plan accordingly.
Links:
A nice summary on accurate blood pressure measurement from across the pond
New York Times reports Kentuckians opinions on Medicaid
Something will be done about outrageous medicine prices this year