Devon M. Herrick

@NeenaMoorjani Any economist could tell this guy that automation makes his people more valuable, which translates into higher wages. Who do you pay more? The guy who drives a backhoe? Or the guy who uses a shovel?

When I attended grad school in Singapore, we met with their port authority. They talked about overtaking Hong Kong and that Shanghai was going to take over soon in terms of activity. They were matter of fact about it. Below are more reasons for me to dislike unions. No automation??? Disgusting.

More than 75% of seniors prefer to age in place at home. It's often costly. Many homes are not easily adaptable, some are a maintenance nightmare. People may need help cooking, bathing, dressing, walking... What are some alternatives that need explored? tinyurl.com/55ywswws

Did pediatricians cause peanut allergies to skyrocket by telling parents to avoid peanuts until age 3? Was it a scare tactic to sell EpiPens? Did Southwest Airlines stop providing peanuts to annoy me? How do we safely unwind allergies caused by bad advice? tinyurl.com/4u8zn7p7

Interactive group therapy, but for medical conditions. Why spend 10 minutes with your doctor when you (and 100 anonymous strangers) can all have 60? My Goodman Institute Blog post, "Social Medicine: Would You Attend Interactive Group Therapy on YouTube?" goodmanhealthblog.org/social-medicin…

Dental therapists are growing, now authorized to practice in more than one dozen states. More providers with a range of skills and prices are always a benefit to consumers. goodmanhealthblog.org/should-you-see…

You must be on drugs!!! Are Americans Taking Too Many Drugs? – The Goodman Institute Health Blog tinyurl.com/4vkvmj6a

Would you get your health care at the mall? Sure, assuming it's not owned by a hospital and the vendors are competing for my business with cash prices. Should You Get Your Health Care at the Mall? – My post at The Goodman Institute Health Blog tinyurl.com/2ercv5zr

American sunscreens suck. I ordered a better one from Japan, that is not FDA approved. Oh the horrors!!! FDA Blocks Better Sunblocks (my commentary at Heartland Daily News) tinyurl.com/2at7kxkm

Is wearing socks to bed a sign of a mental health deficiency? Or is it just a method some people use to get a better night's sleep? @WSJ reported on it, as did I on the @GoodmanInst health blog. The scientific research is pretty convincing on the matter. goodmanhealthblog.org/wsj-wearing-so…

@NeenaMoorjani @mfcannon Next the company needs to offer its other products on the website at prices cheaper than high retail pharmacies.

New website just launched by Eli Lilly will make it easier for patients to access select drugs, cutting out need to go to doctor to get prescription and then to pharmacy to fill. Big deal, no? ⁦@mfcannon⁩ ⁦⁦⁦⁦⁦⁦⁦@DevonHerrick⁩ nbcnews.com/health/health-…

@mattkahn1966 Economics is the lens through which economists see the world. Occasionally I run into a fellow economist who needs to clean his/her lens or get another eye exam.

Does training in Economics have a causal effect on being a better leader of a University, a firm, a family or a nation? When we see X-Inefficiency, do we have a constructive vision (that can be implemented) for marching to the production possibility frontier? A thread.

Drug companies shower money on numerous health care stakeholders. Money flows to medical journals, textbooks, conferences, lobbyists and disease advocates. Does money buy influence? Nonprofits say "no," but donors usually expect something for their $$$. goodmanhealthblog.org/do-drug-compan…

Are you stressed because you always try to do more than you are able? Do you feel the need to make New Year's Resolutions to do better next year? Is one of your resolutions to improve your mental health in 2024? Then don't make resolutions you cannot keep. goodmanhealthblog.org/if-your-new-ye…

Are drug rebates responsible for high drug prices? Nearly a decade ago @PhRMA claimed as much. I had my doubts at the time, but it has become increasingly apparent high drug prices are necessary to pay fat rebates, required to get PBMs to distribute drugs. goodmanhealthblog.org/wsj-pbms-and-d…

Scientists seek the fountain of youth, for dogs and humans. My dog Clementine turns 9 on December 23rd. That is her trying to counter surf for dog treats in my office. Drug companies are searching for a magic elixir to make her (and humans) live longer. goodmanhealthblog.org/scientists-see…

A NYC couple ran a fentanyl distribution biz out of a Bronx daycare. Several children were sickened by residue, sadly one died. A man quickly removed heavy bags before police came, accidentally leaving behind a kilo of fentanyl, enough to kill 500k people. goodmanhealthblog.org/why-fentanyl-c…

A $62,000 a year wonder drug goes generic at 80% off. Then your PBM puts the $12,000 generic on the same formulary cost-sharing tier as the $62k drug, claiming they created "competition." When I was in grad school that wasn't called competition. goodmanhealthblog.org/conspiracy-bet…

Why is weight and income negatively correlated among children (and their parents). @MSN has some theories, most of which are probably spurious. Likely reason: food is enjoyable. You can tell me your theories. goodmanhealthblog.org/why-are-more-p…

CMS wants to boost staffing levels at nursing homes. Good luck! A lot of LTC facilities would like to boost staffing too, if they could find workers, especially ones they can afford. CMS wants an RN on staff 24/7, which will close the smaller facilities. goodmanhealthblog.org/cms-to-boost-n…

Dialysis in the U.S. is no picnic. We can do better. I'm not convince it would necessarily cost more. goodmanhealthblog.org/dialysis-shoul…