Charles M Silver in the Media

iHeart Radio December 12, 2024

Charles Silver On His Book ‘Overcharged– Why Americans Pay Too Much for Healthcare’

Professor Charles Silver discusses his newest book, "Overcharged - Why Americans Pay Too Much for Health Care," and how third party payment arrangements and governmental involvement impact the healthcare costs of Americans.

The Dallas Morning News November 21, 2024

North Texas medical chain faces potential $300 million fine for 20K phony Medicare claims

Professor Charles Silver notes that fraud is widespread in the health care sector following a jury verdict against a health clinic chain that submitted more than 20,000 fraudulent Medicare claims.

North Carolina Health News November 21, 2024

Trapped in the medical billing maze

Professor Charles Silver explains how overly complicated medical billing procedures can result in mistakes that overcharge patients.

Sensible Medicine October 22, 2024

Using Contracts to Encourage Post-Marketing Research

Professor Charles Silver co-authored a piece promoting conditional contracts between health insurers and drug manufacturers to improve follow-up studies for newly approved drugs and devices.

Bloomberg Law September 19, 2024

Lawyers Seeking Fees Can Be Less Shamelessly Self-Interested

Professor Charles Silver comments on the status quo expectations for class-action fee petitions.

The Wall Street Journal September 4, 2024

You Aren’t as Sick as Government Claims

Professor Charles Silver authored an opinion piece, detailing the flaws of government healthcare programs, like Medicare, that give rise to "upcoding" and other fraudulent activities.

Reason May 22, 2024

It’s Time for Over-the-Counter Ozempic

Professor Charles Silver co-authors a piece advocating for the over-the-counter sale of weight-loss drugs like Ozempic, arguing that making these drugs more accessible and affordable could significantly impact public health without the need for prescriptions.