The High Cost of Failing Artificial Hips (NY Times)
The most widespread medical implant failure in decades — involving thousands of all-metal artificial hips that need to be replaced prematurely — has entered the money phase.
The Times's Barry Meier, who has written a series of articles about hip replacements, answered selected questions from readers.
Medical and legal experts estimate the hip failures may cost taxpayers, insurers, employers and others billions of dollars in coming years, contributing to the soaring cost of health care. The financial fallout is expected...
