Ron’s View
Annual Health Care Cost Trends Hearing
This past week, I was invited to participate in the Massachusetts Health Policy Commission’s Annual Health Care Cost Trends hearing. It is no secret that rising health care is a hot topic. From personal, local, [...]
I Like Transparency, Don’t You?
Transparency: the ability to transmit light through a substance so that bodies situated behind it can be seen. Or, in relation to health care, the practice of transmitting or disclosing all fees associated with a [...]
Employer Health Care Coverage Changes: 2016
On Saturday afternoon, I sat on the couch with my daughter, Taylor, half watching SpongeBob Squarepants while penning this week’s Update on my iPad. In this episode, SpongeBob’s pet snail, Gary, shatters his shell, but [...]
China Devaluation and What it Means for You
Many of you are aware of the bold economic move made by China early last week. In an effort to increase growth, keep employment rates high, and compete in the global economy, China devalued its [...]
Men, Women, and Social Security
This past weekend I hosted a men vs women golf tournament. As has been the case for the past several years, the men won, but fun was had by all. However, not long after, I [...]
Nurse Practicioners
After playing a round of golf with my buddies over the weekend, I got the chance to celebrate a rare hole-in-one (unfortunately, not mine). According to tradition, the person who hit the hole-in-one buys everyone [...]