Rick Narad (he/him)
@rnarad.bsky.social
Professor, Health Services Administration--mostly health policy, health law, emergency management
Lawyer
CAL-MAT (Disaster Medical Services) responder
Homeless services volunteer
Wielder of a heavy red pen and strong supporter of the Oxford Comma
Lawyer
CAL-MAT (Disaster Medical Services) responder
Homeless services volunteer
Wielder of a heavy red pen and strong supporter of the Oxford Comma
But does this toll the statute of limitations on Comey? That was supposedly the reason for rushing to the grand jury
November 25, 2025 at 1:01 AM
But does this toll the statute of limitations on Comey? That was supposedly the reason for rushing to the grand jury
Still negotiating?
November 18, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Still negotiating?
I was teaching when this came across as news alert. My first thought was "Damn. I can't wait to see what @samlmontano.bsky.social has to say!"
November 17, 2025 at 10:23 PM
I was teaching when this came across as news alert. My first thought was "Damn. I can't wait to see what @samlmontano.bsky.social has to say!"
The unexpected flying blubber made me think of Disco Demolition Night.
November 13, 2025 at 1:41 AM
The unexpected flying blubber made me think of Disco Demolition Night.
My assignments all have maximum pages (with font and margin standards). I've zinged them for an incomplete sentence on the final allowed page that ran past the limit
November 11, 2025 at 8:08 PM
My assignments all have maximum pages (with font and margin standards). I've zinged them for an incomplete sentence on the final allowed page that ran past the limit
And medical loss ratio minimums under the ACA
November 10, 2025 at 5:17 PM
And medical loss ratio minimums under the ACA
I'm amazed each year by the amount of PTSD that is triggered in the community.
November 8, 2025 at 9:30 PM
I'm amazed each year by the amount of PTSD that is triggered in the community.
Agree. It still would take an essential benefits list, non-prior existing conditions limits, etc. to qualify to take the voucher.
I like the Clinton pricing model--80% of average in the community--to give a purchasing incentive but the lowest priced plans would still have to meet standards
I like the Clinton pricing model--80% of average in the community--to give a purchasing incentive but the lowest priced plans would still have to meet standards
November 8, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Agree. It still would take an essential benefits list, non-prior existing conditions limits, etc. to qualify to take the voucher.
I like the Clinton pricing model--80% of average in the community--to give a purchasing incentive but the lowest priced plans would still have to meet standards
I like the Clinton pricing model--80% of average in the community--to give a purchasing incentive but the lowest priced plans would still have to meet standards
I agreeing that giving cash in lieu of insurance wouldn't work for most people (like MSAs). But, what about giving each individual a voucher for selecting their own insurance?
November 8, 2025 at 9:13 PM
I agreeing that giving cash in lieu of insurance wouldn't work for most people (like MSAs). But, what about giving each individual a voucher for selecting their own insurance?
When I started teaching, I wouldn't put tissues in my office since I figured it only encouraged it. My wife and student assistant sabotaged me by putting in a box of Kleenex.
November 7, 2025 at 7:50 PM
When I started teaching, I wouldn't put tissues in my office since I figured it only encouraged it. My wife and student assistant sabotaged me by putting in a box of Kleenex.
Do you mean stopping so early?
November 7, 2025 at 4:21 AM
Do you mean stopping so early?
I was a firefighter, not police, but I think anyone who complained about something like this would hear about it for the rest of their career (and would be served a sandwich for all meals).
November 4, 2025 at 9:21 PM
I was a firefighter, not police, but I think anyone who complained about something like this would hear about it for the rest of their career (and would be served a sandwich for all meals).
A cop sent to check out a suspicious car called back reporting that it was a 34 1/2
November 1, 2025 at 4:44 AM
A cop sent to check out a suspicious car called back reporting that it was a 34 1/2
The big difference is that the AI user felt bored and wanted to get it over with quickly. You were probably having a great time in the archives.
October 31, 2025 at 8:16 PM
The big difference is that the AI user felt bored and wanted to get it over with quickly. You were probably having a great time in the archives.
And with cash, one size fits all. Let the people on the ground decide what their priority needs are
October 31, 2025 at 7:51 PM
And with cash, one size fits all. Let the people on the ground decide what their priority needs are
No objection to sharing risk, particularly given that we are all at risk (albeit, different hazards). But, if we're transferring the risk to others, we need to address moral hazard. Maybe we'll cover your first flood or wildfire but you need to show what you're doing before we cover another one
October 31, 2025 at 7:36 PM
No objection to sharing risk, particularly given that we are all at risk (albeit, different hazards). But, if we're transferring the risk to others, we need to address moral hazard. Maybe we'll cover your first flood or wildfire but you need to show what you're doing before we cover another one
The Andrew formerly known as prince?
October 30, 2025 at 8:54 PM
The Andrew formerly known as prince?
I point out to my classes that the first real "universal" healthcare proposal was in 1912 and it took 98 years to get something through Congress. And, changing a comma would have blown the reconciliation requirements and killed it.
Given that, why does anyone thing an alternative would be simple?
Given that, why does anyone thing an alternative would be simple?
October 29, 2025 at 10:14 PM
I point out to my classes that the first real "universal" healthcare proposal was in 1912 and it took 98 years to get something through Congress. And, changing a comma would have blown the reconciliation requirements and killed it.
Given that, why does anyone thing an alternative would be simple?
Given that, why does anyone thing an alternative would be simple?
Can you post the info on it?
October 29, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Can you post the info on it?
That has to become a t-shirt!
October 29, 2025 at 9:04 PM
That has to become a t-shirt!
Not for bone spurs?
October 29, 2025 at 1:52 AM
Not for bone spurs?
