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…
Costs forcing many Americans to delay or decline medical care
We are all familiar with the terms insured and uninsured. However, perhaps the fastest growing group in America might be…
Americans want REAL HEALTH REFORM
Well, any surprise here? Reading the reviews of the latest Harris Poll released by The Commonwealth Fund below it is…
Opposition to merger of Pennsylvania's top health insurers
Merger would limit insurance options for patients, leaving them vulnerable to increased premiums and benefit restrictions
California lawmakers considering health insurance reform bill
Governor Schwarzenegger keeps trying and we hope he “will be back” to finish the job. Insurance should be accessible and…
UPDATE: Comment on "The Plan": Personal Responsibility
Here is my continuing update detailing, in greater depth, various points of “The Plan” designed to address the reasoning behind…
CBO: HIT adoption will require federal intervention
CBO director advocates government promotion of HIT, but warns against proposed physician bonuses No question, there needs to be federal…
Medicare pushes MD's to use e-prescriptions
Medicare incentive payments may encourage physicians to use e-presecriptions At last Medicare (and hopefully private insurers as well) will begin…
Way to go Guv Arnold !
California governor signs law banning insurers from rewarding employees for canceling, limiting patient coverage Governor Schwarzenegger proved that he IS…
So what did that prove?
Congress rebuffs Presidential veto on Medicare President Bush’s veto of the Mediare pay package confirms his out of touch mindset…