Marco
@marcovee.bsky.social
Health policy nerd, lover of food, drink, humor and smart-assery. Once described as, “smart mouth, warm heart.”
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Surprising finding: When private equity acquires ophthalmology practices, they actually shift toward Medicare patients and away from higher-paying commercial insurance - the opposite of what we expected.
New research in @jamanetworkopen.bsky.social: jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
New research in @jamanetworkopen.bsky.social: jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
Changes in Payer Mix Associated With Private Equity Acquisition of Opthalmology Practices
This cross-sectional study examines the changes in payer mix associated with private equity acquisition of opthamology practices in the US.
jamanetwork.com
June 3, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Surprising finding: When private equity acquires ophthalmology practices, they actually shift toward Medicare patients and away from higher-paying commercial insurance - the opposite of what we expected.
New research in @jamanetworkopen.bsky.social: jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
New research in @jamanetworkopen.bsky.social: jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
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NYC a few tix left for tonight's show.
New York City people. Come laugh SUN APR 6 @ Second City & be a part of a new-ish stand-up-ish/ talk show-ish type experimental thing i really don't have a name for yet. It'll be a great time.
Tix ain't but $20. You can get that from ya mama. www.secondcity.com/shows/new-yo...
Tix ain't but $20. You can get that from ya mama. www.secondcity.com/shows/new-yo...
April 6, 2025 at 12:33 PM
NYC a few tix left for tonight's show.
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New York City people. Come laugh SUN APR 6 @ Second City & be a part of a new-ish stand-up-ish/ talk show-ish type experimental thing i really don't have a name for yet. It'll be a great time.
Tix ain't but $20. You can get that from ya mama. www.secondcity.com/shows/new-yo...
Tix ain't but $20. You can get that from ya mama. www.secondcity.com/shows/new-yo...
March 20, 2025 at 1:28 AM
New York City people. Come laugh SUN APR 6 @ Second City & be a part of a new-ish stand-up-ish/ talk show-ish type experimental thing i really don't have a name for yet. It'll be a great time.
Tix ain't but $20. You can get that from ya mama. www.secondcity.com/shows/new-yo...
Tix ain't but $20. You can get that from ya mama. www.secondcity.com/shows/new-yo...
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for *decades* marc elrich has ran on stopping development and by now the consequences should be obvious: we keep raising property taxes because the county's tax base isn't growing. marc got what he wanted, and all of montgomery county is paying for it
Breaking news from me: Montgomery County has a proposed budget -- and a proposed tax increase. But will the County Council go for it? bethesdamagazine.com/2025/03/14/e...
Elrich proposes 3.5% property tax rate increase to fund MCPS budget
The proposed property tax increase is part of County Executive Marc Elrich’s recommended $7.6 billion county operating budget plan for fiscal year 2026.
bethesdamagazine.com
March 14, 2025 at 4:24 PM
for *decades* marc elrich has ran on stopping development and by now the consequences should be obvious: we keep raising property taxes because the county's tax base isn't growing. marc got what he wanted, and all of montgomery county is paying for it
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Offering subsidies or first-time home buyer down payment assistance without increasing the supply of homes bids up the price of existing inventory. We have to increase the supply of starter homes to avoid this. #housing, www.builderonline.com/building/reg...
Habitat Urges Lawmakers to Build Up Affordable Housing Solutions
Habitat for Humanity brought advocates to Washington, D.C., this week to urge Congress to take decisive action on the nation’s affordable housing crisis.
www.builderonline.com
February 14, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Offering subsidies or first-time home buyer down payment assistance without increasing the supply of homes bids up the price of existing inventory. We have to increase the supply of starter homes to avoid this. #housing, www.builderonline.com/building/reg...
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On behalf of bumpngrind.co/collections/... I will repost all your pro coffee…what’re we calling them? Skys?
BnG Beans
We Micro-Roast top grade (85+) specialty coffee from around the world in Kensington, Md. We've been dialing in our craft since 2016, loving every step of the journey. We medium and light roast the bea...
bumpngrind.co
February 14, 2025 at 1:44 PM
On behalf of bumpngrind.co/collections/... I will repost all your pro coffee…what’re we calling them? Skys?
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As you consider sharing and spreading love today be sure to do it via a small business. Support your local florist, restaurant, candy maker, coffee roaster…
February 14, 2025 at 1:47 PM
As you consider sharing and spreading love today be sure to do it via a small business. Support your local florist, restaurant, candy maker, coffee roaster…
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Wired’s coverage these last two weeks has been exceptional. Truly the best kind of reporting. A worthy place for your subscription dollars.
DOGE operative Marko Elez got the ability to alter US Treasury payment system code on Feb 1, WIRED's sources say.
For days, Trump officials fed members of Congress and the press a different story.
Elez is out now for posts reading "I was racist before it was cool" and "normalize Indian hate."
For days, Trump officials fed members of Congress and the press a different story.
Elez is out now for posts reading "I was racist before it was cool" and "normalize Indian hate."
The US Treasury Claimed DOGE Technologist Didn’t Have ‘Write Access’ When He Actually Did
Sources tell WIRED that the ability of DOGE's Marko Elez to alter code controlling trillions in federal spending was rescinded days after US Treasury and White House officials said it didn't exist.
www.wired.com
February 7, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Wired’s coverage these last two weeks has been exceptional. Truly the best kind of reporting. A worthy place for your subscription dollars.
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The best and local to you! bumpngrind.co/collections/...
BnG Beans
We Micro-Roast top grade (85+) specialty coffee from around the world in Kensington, Md. We've been dialing in our craft since 2016, loving every step of the journey. We medium and light roast the bea...
bumpngrind.co
February 2, 2025 at 10:09 PM
The best and local to you! bumpngrind.co/collections/...
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"... residents–not just the ones with the time and the means to pack a public meeting, but the ones who are busy trying to build lives and families here–want their elected leaders to solve these problems, in part by building more housing." — @justupthepike.bsky.social
Montgomery County can’t afford a “pause” on housing reform
Four years after kicking off a conversation about single-family zoning reform in Montgomery County, one councilmember just came out against a proposal to do exactly that. What gives? And will the County...
buff.ly
January 28, 2025 at 4:00 PM
"... residents–not just the ones with the time and the means to pack a public meeting, but the ones who are busy trying to build lives and families here–want their elected leaders to solve these problems, in part by building more housing." — @justupthepike.bsky.social
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I'm struck by the near-total failure of leadership across civil society, in a country that fetishizes the concept. Whole sections of leadership books at every bookstore. Named, endowed "leadership" institutes and curricula across higher ed. Awards and special recognition for "leaders." AND YET
February 1, 2025 at 1:27 AM
I'm struck by the near-total failure of leadership across civil society, in a country that fetishizes the concept. Whole sections of leadership books at every bookstore. Named, endowed "leadership" institutes and curricula across higher ed. Awards and special recognition for "leaders." AND YET
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Today is a significant test of Dry January, lol
January 21, 2025 at 3:56 AM
Today is a significant test of Dry January, lol
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We’re now watching the #DepecheMode “Concert For The Masses” show from 1988, following video from the “Violator” tour. I attended the latter back in 1990 and am told I had a great time. Ah, college.
There will be a -lot- of music in this house tomorrow.
What’s your musical comfort food?
There will be a -lot- of music in this house tomorrow.
What’s your musical comfort food?
Depeche Mode - 101 - A Concert for The Masses - USA 88 - live Rose Bowl, Pasadena - 18/06/1988.
YouTube video by fire cat
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January 20, 2025 at 3:27 AM
We’re now watching the #DepecheMode “Concert For The Masses” show from 1988, following video from the “Violator” tour. I attended the latter back in 1990 and am told I had a great time. Ah, college.
There will be a -lot- of music in this house tomorrow.
What’s your musical comfort food?
There will be a -lot- of music in this house tomorrow.
What’s your musical comfort food?
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Improving street safety requires reallocating space away from cars.
Me, talking w/KQED, the Bay Area's NPR station:
"Should we be using [street] space to store private property — which is what automobiles are — or should we be using it to create safe spaces for those who are walking and biking?”
Me, talking w/KQED, the Bay Area's NPR station:
"Should we be using [street] space to store private property — which is what automobiles are — or should we be using it to create safe spaces for those who are walking and biking?”
Can San Francisco Stop Traffic Violence? So Far, Efforts Are Failing | KQED
After the deadliest year for pedestrians in nearly two decades, advocates hope new laws and enforcement will bring much-needed change to improving city streets.
www.kqed.org
January 20, 2025 at 1:32 AM
Improving street safety requires reallocating space away from cars.
Me, talking w/KQED, the Bay Area's NPR station:
"Should we be using [street] space to store private property — which is what automobiles are — or should we be using it to create safe spaces for those who are walking and biking?”
Me, talking w/KQED, the Bay Area's NPR station:
"Should we be using [street] space to store private property — which is what automobiles are — or should we be using it to create safe spaces for those who are walking and biking?”
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for business insider, i wrote about the rise of part-time sobriety www.businessinsider.com/dry-january-...
America is seesawing between sobriety and boozing it up
Americans have more options for drinking than ever. An increasing number of people are bouncing from super boozy to completely non-alcoholic options.
www.businessinsider.com
January 19, 2025 at 5:04 PM
for business insider, i wrote about the rise of part-time sobriety www.businessinsider.com/dry-january-...
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Tacos for life 🙌🏽
a black and white photo of a little boy looking out a window
ALT: a black and white photo of a little boy looking out a window
media.tenor.com
January 19, 2025 at 1:56 AM
Tacos for life 🙌🏽
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Bluesky spotted
January 18, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Bluesky spotted
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I’m so sorry that my off handed comment on a social media platform did not take into consideration the perspective and feelings of every person on the planet, it will absolutely happen again
January 18, 2025 at 5:57 PM
I’m so sorry that my off handed comment on a social media platform did not take into consideration the perspective and feelings of every person on the planet, it will absolutely happen again
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Why I always gotta cuss…like why yall can’t be cool and act normal
January 18, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Why I always gotta cuss…like why yall can’t be cool and act normal
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Trump threatens tariffs on Canada, Mexico, crippling trade — President-elect Trump pledges 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico, risking major trade disruptions.
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/25/business/economy/trump-tariffs-canada-mexico-china.html
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/25/business/economy/trump-tariffs-canada-mexico-china.html
November 26, 2024 at 1:04 AM
Trump threatens tariffs on Canada, Mexico, crippling trade — President-elect Trump pledges 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico, risking major trade disruptions.
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/25/business/economy/trump-tariffs-canada-mexico-china.html
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/25/business/economy/trump-tariffs-canada-mexico-china.html
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“victim of an unprovoked physical assault this morning” (Sat.) seeks witnesses www.popville.com/2024/11/vict...
“victim of an unprovoked physical assault this morning” (Sat.) seeks witnesses - PoPville
photo by Emma K Alexandra "Dear PoPville, I was the victim of an unprovoked physical assault this morning shortly after boarding a 10:08am Silver Line train from the Wiehle Reston Station in the direc...
www.popville.com
November 23, 2024 at 7:51 PM
“victim of an unprovoked physical assault this morning” (Sat.) seeks witnesses www.popville.com/2024/11/vict...