I had mentioned previously that the blog was going to be receiving a makeover. I'll be kicking off the new era of Fluff & Stuff with this post. But first, a little background on the who, what, and why...
Who: I am two academic quarters away from B.A.s in Biology and Public Policy, but my main focus for the past year or so has been healthcare policy. In addition to my coursework, I have worked closely with doctors and nurses in the hospital setting as well as conducted my own research into the current healthcare system. While I do not have a formal economics background (though my boyfriend does, and will be assisting if/when he's needed) I have taken a significant amount of coursework, including at the graduate level, in healthcare and behavioral economics. And I've now got brand new Wall Street Journal and The Economist subscriptions as well as access to all my university's resources to help ensure I'm keep y'all up to date with the most accurate information.
What: My goal here is to explain, in an easily digestible manner, aspects of the healthcare industry on a behavioral economic level as well as some of the things anyone entering or already in the market should know, such as, what is a PPO? Each week will feature a different story, be it an explanation of a facet of our healthcare industry, a summary of recent breaking news, or a little healthcare history.
Why?: One thing I've realized is that people are generally un- or misinformed of many of the basics of the health industry, even though it is something we constantly come face-to-face with in our daily life. This blog intends to look at all aspects of the industry, from Obamacare, to what all the difference health insurance plans are, to the history and development of those nutrition labels you see on all your food.
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