Having Insurance Does Not Make Care Affordable
A physician receives a hefty out-of-pocket medical bill and ponders what other patients in his situation are forced to do.
In-flight Emergencies: Is There a Doctor On Board?
It's time to better educate, and equip physicians and flight crews for common in-flight emergencies, according to this doc.
AMA Urges Patient-first Language to Destigmatize Obesity
Four years after declaring obesity a disease, the national doctor's group is urging new terminology for physicians to use in exam rooms.
Are Free-Standing ERs a Rip-Off?
Unaffiliated ERs are becoming popular due to their convenience, but are the high prices worth the level of care?
Would the American Health Care Act Benefit Patients?
A lot has been said about the proposed GOP healthcare bill, but, if implemented, would it be beneficial?
A Doctor's Interpretation of the Failed Aetna-Humana Merger
Humana and Aetna's merger didn't work out - but the real story is how much Aetna was willing to pay to just back out of the agreement.
Less is More When it Comes to Prescribing Medication
Prescribing more medication to a patient isn't always the answer and can be dangerous, as this doctor recently learned.
The VA Giving NPs Practice Independence is a Mistake
One doctor thinks the Department of Veterans Affairs made a huge mistake in giving nurse practitioners independence practice authority.
Do EHRs Make Sense from a Financial Perspective?
From this doctor's point of view, EHRs make little sense when it comes to dollars and cents.
The United States Health Care Delivery System in 2016
After watching the final Presidential debate of the 2016 election, one physician wonders where do we go from here?
What Really Constitutes Good Patient Care?
This doctor has a problem with the sometimes cold efficiency of the patient-doctor experience in today's healthcare system.
How CVS Dealt a Blow to Physician Autonomy
The retail pharmacy chain recently replaced an established drug with a replacement. It's a move that, in one doctor's opinion, usurps physician autonomy.
Is the Cost of Obamacare Too Great?
Healthcare reform promises to improve care, reduce cost, and afford more people access to care. But at what cost will those goals come?
Physicians, Address the Obesity Issue with Patients
Many doctors are afraid to address a patient's obesity with them. This is the wrong approach, says one doctor.
Why is Physician Autonomy Important for Patient Care?
This doctor says one patient's care plan reemphasized why he has continued to stay independent in the era of consolidation.
Healthcare Reform is Causing Longer Patient Wait Times
Why are patients waiting longer for doctors? The culprit lies with government-mandated reporting.
Passing Along Our Wisdom to the Next Generation of MDs
One MD implores his generation of fellow “senior clinicians” to take a leadership role in guiding younger docs and helping them with their careers.
