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Whole Foods and why HSAs aren't being used
John Mackey, the CEO of Whole Foods, recently had an op-ed piece in the Wall Street Journal discussing some alternatives to recently proposed health care reform ideas. Since this appeared in the WSJ y… more →
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Whole Foods and why HSAs aren't being used
wrote 4 months ago: John Mackey, the CEO of Whole Foods, recently had an op-ed piece in the Wall Street Journal discussi … more →
I was an uninsured American
wrote 4 months ago: This is a difficult thing to admit on a medical blog, but for a month I was among the millions of Am … more →
Rationing health care in the US
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wrote 5 months ago: The dirtiest word in health care reform is “rationing.” The American public is deathly … more →
Gaming the System in Massachusetts
wrote 5 months ago: The WSJ has a great short piece on what is happening in Massachusetts with health insurance reform. … more →
The Threat of Physician Burnout
wrote 5 months ago: Dr. Wes points to physician burnout as the biggest threat to health care reform and providing qualit … more →
Medical Malpractice Courts
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wrote 6 months ago: Greg Mankiw–a Harvard economist (one of my favorite economists)–tells a story about a re … more →
You don't think starting salary affects specialty choice
wrote 6 months ago: Some of the latest figures for starting salaries for rookie physicians. I’d like to be altruis … more →
LA Times highlights struggling primary care physicians
wrote 1 year ago: Main stream media picking up the plight of primary care. Commentary to follow. … more →
Time takes the entire nation to the doctor
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wrote 1 year ago: The December 1 issue of Time features an in-depth assessment of American’s health. I was very … more →
An amazing way to practice primary care
wrote 1 year ago: Dr. Keenan shares a remarkable model for practicing primary care. From the description, it sounds l … more →
Physician's Job Description
wrote 1 year ago: Maybe just a tad pessimistic, but not too unrealistic. Idealistic Generation X/Y overachievers with … more →
How About The Cost Of Applying To Medical School?!
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wrote 1 year ago: Several articles appeared today discussing the exorbitant cost of attending medical school. Maggie … more →
Ear Wax and the Economics of Primary Care
wrote 1 year ago: Primary care is being squeezed out of different procedures by specialists. Placebo Journal puts out … more →
The Business of Medicine
wrote 1 year ago: Dr. Rob has an excellent post regarding the economics of his practice’s after-hours clinic. Un … more →
Is Health Insurance Coverage Rising or Falling?
wrote 1 year ago: Several newspapers today are reporting on a Census Bureau report indicating the number of uninsured … more →
Healthcare--Right or Privilege?
wrote 1 year ago: A central, yet often ignored, question in the political debate over healthcare reform is whether or … more →
"Big Government" and Our "Private" Healthcare System
wrote 1 year ago: Just a short comment on the role of government and our healthcare system. Many people oppose the for … more →
The Ambiguity of the Term "Universal Healthcare"
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wrote 1 year ago: As our election season continues (can something really be called a “season” if it lasts … more →
Yet Another Article Demonstrating The Deleterious Effects Of Our Reimbursement Structure
wrote 1 year ago: Another article demonstrating how high reimbursement for procedure-centered medicine is creating a s … more →
