Category Archives: Health

Summarizing 2012 in Charts

Posted on January 2, 2013 by Michael Morrison

Steven Rattner provides a good summary of 2012 in charts. “In 2012, the slow recovery dominated both the economic news and the worries of most Americans, but the underlying components of the weak job market were not always fully dissected. In … Continue reading →

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Schizophrenia Linked to Inequality

Posted on December 18, 2012 by Michael Morrison

Add another social ill to the adverse effects of inequality. A new study documents a linkage between urban neighborhoods with high levels of deprivation, population density, and inequality with higher rates of schizophrenia. The researchers found the relationship held after taking into account … Continue reading →

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Will Ideology Trump $100 Million a Year in Florida?

Posted on November 19, 2012 by Michael Morrison

Will Florida’s Governor turn down $100 million a year because of ideology which opposes Obamacare? Georgetown University’s Health Policy Institute report demonstrates that Obamacare’s Medicaid expansion would save Florida about $100 million each year while extending health coverage to those who need … Continue reading →

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Clinton Speech at North Iowa Area Community College

Posted on October 31, 2012 by Michael Morrison

Former President Bill Clinton just finished a speech at my former college, the North Iowa Area Community College. Whether you agree with Clinton or not, if you are interested in politics and how to make a case, there are few … Continue reading →

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