The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid released the cost they pay for the top 100 hospital treatments for beneficiaries of Medicare across the country and the data presentation is virtually worthless to the average human being. The Charge master data set was successful in highlighting the complex and dysfunctional system we have in the U.S. for tracking and paying for health care.
Archives for May 2013
Hollandaise sauce over baked vegetables
The combination of wanting a hearty vegetarian meal with a rich Hollandaise sauce resulted in this concoction. Some people will classify as a dinner recipe, others will shake their heads. It’s filling, tangy and versatile. The Hollandaise sauce is a nice alternative to the heavy cheese sauce I normally make. I can easily see adding some chicken to it.
Covered California funds massive outreach and education effort
The overwhelming majority of the funds in the individual market are allocated to organizations targeting specific counties to promote Covered California.
44th Whole Earth Festival improves with age
The Whole Earth Festival zero waste event is great because I don’t have to eat from flimsy paper plates and plastic sporks that always break.
Roseville’s unique Carnegie Museum
You definitely know you are not stepping into a library the moment you push open the door and the authentic railroad crossing bell clangs and lights flash.
Is Goodwill creating great cash flow from donations?
Are there people that are making excessive compensation at Goodwill while some employees are not making a living wage?
COBRA, HIPAA plan member will save under Covered California
Seriously, can you fathom a middle income man paying over $8,000 per year for health insurance? From COBRA or HIPAA.
Hiker’s rash: red rash between knee and ankle after hiking for several hours
The rash was concentrated along below my knee so I figured it had something to due with laundry detergent or heat.
Creating an In Person Assister Army for Covered California
The effort to assemble a force of an estimated 21,000 individuals to assist millions of Californians without health insurance to enroll through Covered California is nothing short of building a small army.
Auburn Quarry Crags Cave Valley Trail Hike
It feels like a miniaturized Yosemite when you first walk into Auburn Quarry Crags climbing park.