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Medicare’s Data Release Places More Power in Hands of Informed Medical Consumers
Yesterday, Medicare released data on in-patient hospital costs across the country to…
Effects of Medicaid Expansion Under the ACA: Preliminary Results
Summary: Preliminary studies show mixed results in terms of costs/usage and diagnosis/treatment…
ALS Community and Innovation in Medicine
It sometimes feels strange to me that I am so interested in…
Health Tap New Resource for Health Information
I came across a new resource called HealthTap. Essentially you can…
How Is President Obama Doing on His Campaign Promises?
Summary: What promises were made during the Presidential campaigns? Which promises are…
Physicians With High Productivity And Satisfaction Scores Employ Strong Patient-Centered Communication Skills
People are forever telling me that I am wasting my time talking…
Poor Adherence Generates Higher Health Care Costs and Worse Health Outcomes
A new national survey commissioned by the Partnership for a Healthy America…
TDWI’s Kevin Campbell Discusses Aspirin and Tylenol
Our own Dr. Our own Dr. Kevin Campbell made an appearance on WNCN’s…
How to Find the Right Surgeon: Advice For Boomers
The two most common types of surgery for Boomers are joint replacements…