Question of the Day

Defensive medicine is the practice of providing unneeded medical care “solely for reducing liability risk to the physician” or “avoiding high-risk patients or procedures.” What portion of doctors say they engage in defensive medicine?

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Question of the Day

Between 1965 and 2011, the U.S. population grew by 56%. During the same period, by how much did the number of people receiving Social Security disability benefits increase?

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Question of the Day

In 2012, the average U.S. household made $37,776 in consumer expenditures for food, housing, clothing, transportation, and healthcare combined. Was this more or less than combined federal, state, and local government expenditures per U.S. household?

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