Category Archives: Guest Post

As Big Pharma and Hospitals Battle Over Drug Discounts, Patients Miss Out on Millions in Benefits

Another ugly feature of drug company grifting: fighting to deny discounts to hospital pharmacies, as required by law.

2:00PM Water Cooler 11/15/2021

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Links 11/15/2021

We Need Far More Radical Thinking Than Any COP26 Deal To Save the Planet

Recognizing that COP26 is not remotely ambitious enough is a step in the right direction. But it is still only a small step.

Links 11/14/2021

Naked Capitalism: A Personal Legacy

Long-standing reader ChiGal describes how Naked Capitalism demonstrates that there is yet a flicker of humanity in the land.

Nurses Don’t Want to Be Hailed as ‘Heroes’ During a Pandemic – They Want More Resources and Support

The public and health care organizations can help nurses now by increasing access to mental health support and providing adequate resources, safe working conditions and organizational transparency.

It’s Time We Stop Listening to Economists on Climate Change

Economic models of climate change are so riddled with flaws and fudge factors that we’d be better off without them.

Links 11/13/21

2:00PM Water Cooler 11/12/2021

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Chinese Voters Came Out in Force for the GOP in NYC, Shaking Up Politics

Frustrations over Democratic stances on schools and crime mobilized Chinese votes for Republican Curtis Sliwa for NYC mayor.

Links 11/12/2021

Is HSBC Really the Right Bank to Spearhead New Global “Sustainable Finance” Rules?

The UK-based lender, with one of the longest rap sheets in the banking world, is one of a number of big banks leading efforts ostensibly aimed at greening global finance.