AMA To Politicos:Find Common Ground
The AMA and others in the arena have offered noble attempts at arguing for health reform. But all plans seem…
Politics and Real Health Reform
The article noted below published in the New York Times yesterday gives just a glimpse into the fact that NEITHER…
Waging Health Battles by Fax
Yes, sadly, fully trained, certified (and re-certified) doctors, licensed to practice the full spectrum of medicine, are still second guessed…
Accreditation council says medical education needs to be revamped
Without question, any attempt at Real Health Reform, must include all aspects of physician education and training as well a…
Medical pricing system seen as "inscrutable."
Medical pricing makes the head spin – well let’s unspin it just a bit . . . No question, political…
Physician discusses flaws in P4P program
Once again, our “esteemed” bureaucrats in Washington, this time at CMS and Medicare, have come up with a great idea,…
Congress likely to delay health care overhaul – and just why is that?!
Now the general election is in full swing, and after an August hiatus, it is time to get back to…
Debate surrounds practice of bypassing local hospitals to get patients to specialty centers
Critics are skeptical? No need for skepticism if you are the one in the ambulance. No thanks, take me to…
Joint Commission says physician outbursts threaten patient safety
Well, it should come as no surprise that physicians and surgeons “act out” on occasion. The fact is that most…
AMA signals support of "truly interoperable" electronic health records
Everyone wants electronic medical (health) records. However, paying for them and deciding which format to use are the two major…