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06/10/22

June 10, 2022

This is the time of year when things end and others begin. Kids graduate, beginning a new adventure. People move, start new jobs, and go on vacation. One thing that…

06/3/22

June 3, 2022

Life is complicated — even strange. The news is full of violent, sad, and frustrating truths, and yet this month is also filled with celebratory graduation ceremonies for young people…

05/26/22

May 26, 2022

As we prepare to celebrate our third year at Maverick Health Policy, we are often asked if the name Maverick was inspired by Tom Cruise’s character Pete “Maverick” Mitchell in…

05/20/22

May 20, 2022

Did you miss us? We didn’t post anything last week because it was Friday the 13th and we didn’t want to tempt fate. But on this day in 1932, Amelia…

05/6/22

May 6, 2022

Now that we have a president who resembles a cardboard box more than a one-man hurricane, we are seeking our current news event drama elsewhere. The last couple of weeks…

04/29/22

April 29, 2022

On April 27, 2022, the HHS Office of National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) celebrated its 18th birthday. ONC shares its birthday with Eric Schmidt, who knows quite a…

04/22/22

April 22, 2022

It is no secret that trying to fix the healthcare system is challenging. When things are complicated, it is helpful when people articulate clear messages — like when Tom Hanks…

04/18/22

April 18, 2022

There is at least one thing to look forward to this spring: the revival of Funny Girl on Broadway. Beanie Feldstein, who made a name for herself in Book Smart,…

04/8/22

April 8, 2022

You know it is a big news week when at least three stories are “first time in history” moments. This is the first time white guys will not dominate the…

04/1/22

April 1, 2022

No one likes to be played a fool… so we caution you to be careful on this April Fool’s Day when you pick up an Oreo cookie. Is that really…