How to Start an Adult Discussion on Medicare
Now is a good time to take a deep breath and entertain a serious discussion about the future of Medicare. Republicans just lost a special election in New York that…
Headlines I Wish I Hadn’t Seen
Forty-four percent of emergency physicians say their biggest obstacle in cutting costs in emergency departments is the fear of lawsuits. Antibodies used to fight off disease might become seriously compromised…
Diabetes management trends
As a chronic disease that is strongly tied to trends in demographics, incidence/prevalence and other forces, diabetes is inexorably growing in its impact on healthcare and, therefore, the need for…
Vermont Gov. Signs Single Payer Bill into Law
The governor of the state of Vermont has just signed legislation into law that would make health care a “right and not a privilege”. The bill would establish an independent…
The HHS Plan to Reduce Racial Disparities in Health Care
Twelve years after our nation began a serious effort to reduce racial disparities in health care, minorities in our country are still less likely to get the preventive care they…
Former MN Governor Pawlenty Quickly Reacts to Ryan Proposals
WIth Paul Ryan’s misstep, former MN governor and now declared GOP presidential candidate Tim Pawlenty sees an opening.is plan to secure Medicare’s finances will allow seniors to choose between the…
Next Generation Not Prepared for Retirement Either
A new study indicates that while the Baby Boomer generation isn't ready for retirement, the next generation of seniors isn't planning that well either. Studies have shown that many…
Massachusetts UnionsTake a Wise Turn on Health Care
Massachusetts cities and towns face huge long-term health care financing challenges, thanks to ill-considered policies that allowed health insurance benefits for unionized jobs such as firefighters and teachers to get…
Doctors Opting Out
While the Washington bureaucracy and all its minions scramble around trying to craft just the right regulations that will magically make doctors and hospitals coordinate care, make primary care medicine…
Rubigo Therapeutics Develops Early Assessment and Treatment for Skin Cancer
There are multiple types of skin disorders that could cause anyone concerned about cancer to wonder about a spot on their skin or on a loved one’s skin. This fear…