Why Not the Best? Or, at Least, Why Not the Same?
The U.S. Medicaid program is likely paying far more than necessary for…
2011 Cost of Long-Term Care Study Releases Findings
John Hancock Financial (John Hancock) recently announced the results of its 2011…
Insurance Reimbursement is Key for Widespread Adoption of Focused Ultrasound
The special focus of the June 2011 Focused Ultrasound Surgery Foundation newsletter is reimbursement…
Emergency Room: Revolving Door or Backstop?
I received a call recently from an emergency room (ER) physician about…
Pre and Post Operative Nutritional Considerations…
A guest post from John La Puma, MD… Thanks JohnLast year, my…
Treat Patients as People… Not Diseases
We as physicians are commonly trained to treat diseases, not patients. Another…
Children on Medicaid: Less Access, Longer Waits
Sixty-six percent of those who mentioned Medicaid-CHIP (Children’s Health Insurance Program) were…
Heart Attacks & Hospitalization in CA
A report released by OSHPD on heart attacks & hospitalization in CA…
Workplace Wellness Meets in the Middle of the Aisle
Congress is taking note of the need for workplace wellness, and elected…
Two Approaches to Controlling Drug Costs
The Medicaid Drug Rebate Program has been around for 20 years. It…