Obi Jo

Quotes of the Day

During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act ... George Orwell

The good physician treats the disease; the great physician treats the patient who has the disease ... William Osler

Some people, if they don't already know, you can't tell 'em ... Yogi Berra

Light travels faster than sound. This is why some people appear bright until you hear them speak ... Alan Dundes

"He has all the virtues I dislike and none of the vices I admire." ... Winston Churchill

Real Health Reform . . . We Can Believe In

January 30, 2010 Obi Jo

Amidst all the hype, political posturing and rankling over health reform, it seems we have come to a moment of…

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Mr. Obama: Press the Reset Button on Health Care Reform

January 22, 2010 Obi Jo

Mr. President, push the reset button on health care reform. Unhitch you wagon from the bankrupt leadership in the House…

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‘Cadillac’ Health Plan Tax Opposed by Labor

January 16, 2010 Obi Jo

After almost a year of back and forth in Congress, with health bills having made it through the House and…

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40% of doctors using electronic health records

January 13, 2010 Obi Jo

The CDC (Center for Disease Control) estimates that as of 2009, about 4 in 10 physicians are using electronic health…

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President flip flops on health plan tax

January 13, 2010 Obi Jo

President Obama, under pressure from union leaders, appears to be willing to see some adjustment in the the thresholds at…

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Senate health reform process showcases sleazy tactics

January 6, 2010 Obi Jo

Sadly, the celebratory headlines over Senator Reid's "accomplishment" suggests that the ultimate game of political coercion, dealing and outright vote…

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Senate passes health bill, now what?

January 5, 2010 Obi Jo

Now that the Senate has passed it's version of health care, with the "purchase" of the votes of at least…

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Some States Fight Medicaid Expansion – Costs a Worry to All

December 29, 2009 Obi Jo

One provision of health reform which has the states up in arms, for varying reasons, relates to the expansion of…

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Merry Christmas: the same in any language

December 24, 2009 Obi Jo

In any language, Merry Christmas means the same.

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Senate health battle leaves institution bruised and battered

December 22, 2009 Obi Jo

Well, the Senate has not seen this much rancor since the 1850's - and we know where that all ended…

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Real Health Reform . . . We Can Believe In

Mr. Obama: Press the Reset Button on Health Care Reform

‘Cadillac’ Health Plan Tax Opposed by Labor

40% of doctors using electronic health records

President flip flops on health plan tax

Senate health reform process showcases sleazy tactics

Senate passes health bill, now what?

Some States Fight Medicaid Expansion – Costs a Worry to All

Merry Christmas: the same in any language

Senate health battle leaves institution bruised and battered

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