Obama's stimulus package includes funding to help physicians adopt electronic records
hrowing money to hospitals and doctors without a clear view to the technology related issues of EMR (electronic medical records)…
AMA claims victory with record-breaking settlement in case against insurer
Once again it is clear that lack of oversight, meaningful regulation and a level playing field between providers and insurers…
SENATE HELP COMMITTEE HOLDS HEARING ON NOMINEE FOR HHS SECRETARY
What is needed Mr. Daschle (and Committee Members pay attention) is focus on what is doable and accomplishable, not some…
The health insurance reform debate begins anew
We need bold innovation that recognizes the need for market solutions (such as Medicare Advantage) but also is willing to…
Where are all the general surgeons?
General surgeons and general surgery are the backbone of all surgical care
Updated: Details on "The Plan"
Here is a continuing update detailing, in greater depth, various points of "The Plan" designed to address the reasoning behind…
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Women pay more than men for identical individual insurance policies
Insurance rating is not a new concept. However, in the case of individual policies, health insurers have taken it to…
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…
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…