Read the article https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2009/06/01/the-cost-conundrum

• Which explanation for the high cost of health careinMcAllen, Texas (compared to other cities in the U.S)did Dr.Gawandefound most convincing? Do you agree with him? Are there are other hypotheses (listed below) that you find convincing? How do you think the health care system should address these high costs?

Hypotheses to explain health disparities

1.Efficient producer hypothesis

2.Thrifty phenotype hypothesis

3.Direct income hypothesis

4.Allostatic load hypothesis

5.Access to care hypothesis

6.Productive time hypothesis

7.Fuchs hypothesis