I’ve written before about some of the things that waste physicians time, and how trying to be a good steward of resources can be frustrating. As the saying goes, no good deed goes unpunished. 283 more words
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As If I Have Nothing Better To Do
Ask most primary care physicians and they will probably tell you they waste a lot of time getting medications approved for their patients. I just dealt with this for one of my patients. 441 more words
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Unknown and Under-Appreciated by Many
By Rick Kahler CFP®
I recently talked with an administrator of a private medical practice about some of the financial challenges she faces in dealing with the medical system, insurers, and patients. 684 more words
"Forget healthCARING no more relationship commentate"
This piece was written on a plane on the way home from an amazing partner where relationship, authentic connection and trust between clinicians and patients and families are truly driving improvement in quality, safety and care. 380 more words
Obamacare: The Uncanny Valley of Healthcare
As a young person, I always believed that our country provided healthcare for the poor and indigent. When I became a medical resident, I found out that this wasn’t really true. 2,416 more words
Why Healthcare is So Expensive Part 5 - Pharma Gone Wild
A few days ago a patient of mine developed a cold sore on her lip and wanted a prescription for Zovirax, a medication she had used many times in the past. 1,064 more words
Why American Healthcare is So Expensive Part 4 - HIPAA and Healthcare Regulation
It is said that the road to hell is paved with good intentions. I didn’t know what that meant when I was younger, but one day in my second year of residency I found out. 2,590 more words
