Does WellPoint Care About Quality…or Reducing Cost?
One large insurer is planning to begin paying hospitals based on quality.…
You-Just-Can’t-Make-This-Up Feature of the Day
By its own calculation, Park Nicollet Clinic loses money on its Medicare…
FDA Regulation Of Stem cell Medicine
Since stem cell research and development is moving so fast, this article…
Surprise: Long-Term Care in California is Very Wasteful
$7 billion worth of services for 1 million of the state’s low-income…
Understanding ERISA
The Association of American Physicians and Surgeons (AAPS) published an interesting article…
Health Insurance for Pets?
Have I said this before? Most people are far more rational when…
Pushing the Envelope of Concierge Care
One of Dr. Glazer’s clients, for instance, has had his yacht outfitted…
Do Medicare Patients Have Longer Waits to See Doctors?
…and three other questions about physician care. …and three other questions about…
Poll Shows 1.6 Million in Australia Would Drop Private Health/Hospital Coverage for Rebates
Unlike the US, the citizens in Australia have their basic government plant…
Understanding The Appeal of Mini-Meds
I first ran this post four years ago, but thought it worth…