When Gun Violence Strikes Close to Home
I have written about gun violence and the need for common sense gun regulations many times over the years, most recently after the gun massacre in Newtown, Connecticut. This…
Deer Antler Spray – it Doesn’t Work
Chinese medicine contains many ground up substances that have nothing in them. Just like Deer Antlers Chinese medicine contains many ground up substances that have nothing in them. Just like…
Is Your Dentist BPA Free?
BPA? What is it? BPA or Bisphenol A is an organic compound that is widely used in the manufacture of many consumer plastic products, and has been found in some dental BPA? What is it? BPA or Bisphenol…
Who Will Save the Independent Physicians?
The Wall Street Journal is my favorite newspaper, but its Op-Ed page is not the place to turn to for sober, non-partisan analysis. So I was only a little bit…
ACA Contraception Coverage Offers Faith Groups Olive Branch
Posted in CorporatePharma & DevicesPolitics & The Law Posted in CorporatePharma & DevicesPolitics & The LawPresident Obama is offering workarounds in implementing mandates on insurance coverage under the ACA for…
American Medical Association Putting $10M Up to Encourage Innovation in #Meded Curriculum
The American Medical Association has created a funding opportunity for changes to medical education that reflect the needs of future patients, providers and students (see AMA press release). Exciting stuff…
Social Media Will Study Emotional Distress
Every day, we share so much data about our lives on Facebook and other social networks. It shouldn’t be a surprise to consider that people who suffer from emotional distress…
Do Electronic Health Records Reduce Malpractice Claims?
Originally posted Sunday, January 13, 2013Electronic health records (EHRs) are touted by believers to be the cure-all for clinical evils. They promise to improve communication between clinicians, increase the efficiency…
An Inspiring Rare Disease Story: Life According to Sam
Another compelling family story about a rare disease has captured the interest of filmmakers. The documentary, Life According to Sam, is about Sam Berns and recently premiered at the Sundance…
Kaiser: Medicare Reform Ideas
There are 150 cost-cutting ideas, totaling $9.4 trillion in spending cuts over the next decade. Find them here, “Policy Options to Sustain Medicare for the Future,” summarized by Timothy Taylor:…
