If you’re ever suspicious about a crazy headline or story, check the source. Websites like The Onion have fooled more than a few people. These 5 healthcare stories from The Onion are painfully close to reality. Anyone with any experience at all with our healthcare system would not be surprised to see these stories in a real newspaper.
Physician Shoots Off a Few Adderall Prescriptions to Improve Yelp Rating
The Onion claims that Dr. Frank Hawley of Redding, California writes prescriptions of Adderall for patients, not because they require them, but to bribe them to up his ratings on Yelp. He believes that these prescriptions will satisfy his patients, incentivizing them to post positive reviews online, which would increase business.
With the Rise of AI, What IP Disputes in Healthcare Are Likely to Emerge?
Munck Wilson Mandala Partner Greg Howison shared his perspective on some of the legal ramifications around AI, IP, connected devices and the data they generate, in response to emailed questions.
Man Deeply Suspicious After Insurer Covers Prescription Without Hassle
Assuming that his health insurance wouldn’t cover the cost of his prescription, Aaron Lasser of Gas City, Indiana was perplexed when he owed nothing when he went to pick up his prescription, according to The Onion. Wondering why he did not owe anything for his medication — not even a co-pay — Lasser called his insurance company for the answer to the puzzling question posed at the local CVS pharmacy.
New ‘Doctors Without Licenses’ Program Provides Incompetent Medical Care to Refugees
According to The Onion, refugees everywhere who need healthcare can finally receive it from unqualified doctors. These “doctors” range from pre-med students to “those just curious about the human body.” All work is done free of charge and there are no guarantees for accuracy of diagnosis or treatment.
A Personalized Approach to Medication Nonadherence
At the Abarca Forward conference earlier this year, George Van Antwerp, managing director at Deloitte, discussed how social determinants of health and a personalized member experience can improve medication adherence and health outcomes.
The Cost of the Average ER Visit
The Onion estimates the average visit to the Emergency Room to be $1,233. When going through the breakdown of this number, the majority is claimed to come from physician care, routine organ rotations and video footage.
The Pros and Cons of Vaccinating Children
As The Onion evaluates the pros and cons of vaccinating children, it finds pros to range from being able to puncture a child with a needle to saving children’s lives. The cons range from having to physically go somewhere to get your child vaccinated to ensuring that there is a 100 percent chance of your child attaining autism.
