Health Insurers’ Rate Increases Being More Scrutinized
A group of states with a combined population of just under 50 percent of the U.S. population is trying to circumvent the process by which insurers publish premium rates before…
Medical Marijuana Sellers Offering Online Coupons To Attract Patients
We already see major pharmaceutical companies with their coupon promotions all over the web so for those who have been prescribed medical marijuana, here’s the latest twist with their offerings. …
Ronald McDonald Promotes Obesity: Call in the Navy Seals!
Fast Food or Front for Evil?As Whistleblower readers know, I have a 6 day-a-week love affair with The New York Times. I love the paper’s reportage, but not its editorial…
Book Review: Reading In the Brain
Although not my usual focus, this book is a fascinating look on how the brain enables us to read. Reading in the Brain: The New Science of How We Read…
WHO Needs a Replenishment
By Amanda Glassman -This is a joint post with Nandini Oomman and William Savedoff. By Amanda Glassman -This is a joint post with Nandini Oomman and William Savedoff. Why is…
One Teeny Bopper, One Vote
Here’s your out-of-the-box policy idea for the day: Here’s your out-of-the-box policy idea for the day: America should implement weighted voting to make voting more objective and fair, and give…
Traditional Health Insurance Market Drivers Pivot around ‘Consumerism’
The U.S. healthcare system is entering a new era for consumers. Consumers have become engaged ‘healthcare stakeholders’ and are demanding greater understanding of their options around care and costs. As…
Being a Pharma Rep Isn’t As Much Fun As It Was
Not so long ago being a pharmaceutical sales rep could be a lot of fun. Jamie Reidy laid it all out in Hard Sell: The Evolution of a Viagra Salesman,…
Implants From OrthoSensor to Monitor Knees for Load, Stability and Functionality
Well you would have to be living under a rock not to be aware of the recalls on the DePuy implants. Here’s another company that offering monitoring, GPS, etc. Well…
Hospital Training Using Virtual World and Avatars
HHS has a new social media tool that relys upon a virtual world and avatars to help users see outcomes of their actions and make better decisions. This along with…
