Dems breaking ranks on health care
Well, well. It seems that utopian dreams of health care reform come at a price. One that others will appear…
CMS cuts, raises payments – pain and gain
Clearly, this administration aims to tackle all issues at once. A noble, but daunting task. The proposed changes in reimbursement…
Medical Bills Underlie 60% of U.S. Bankruptcies
The idea of medical bankruptcy occurring to insured families is morally repugnant. The fact is, that as is pointed out…
Health Insurance: An Individual Responsibility
Many have objected to this as a violation of personal choice and freedom. However, I would suggest that it is…
President to AMA: Health Reform . . . Sort Of
President Obama addressed the American Medical Association this past week. He laid out his vision for health reform. Many in…
Medicine's Most Expensive Technology: The Doctor's Pen
Questions related to expectations of patients of their physicians and hospitals and the health system as a whole. Questions about…
Politicians and Real Change
So you want Real Health Reform? You better also be thinking about some political reform.
Feds release summary of HIT plan
The government has released it's summary of funding and expenditures for the implementation of the HIT strategy included in the…
Holding down costs or improving quality? Interest Groups Vow to Cut Costs
Well, it is a great first step. One fueled by self-interest, concerns about "thrival" (thriving survival), true desire to evolve…