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Penalizing Readmissions May Not Improve Quality or Cut Costs
Many public health policy experts believe that Medicare readmissions in the first…
Are Nitrates or Nitrites Bad? Not Really
When you see a package of hot dogs saying “Nitrate Free” you…
Nursing Shortage? Lawyer Glut?
It’s interesting to contrast the markets for new lawyers and new nurses…
Patient Engagement: Key Element Missing in Healthcare Decisions
We all are patients at some point and experience the challenges of…
The RUC, Health Care Finance’s Star Chamber, Remains Untouchable
Posted 2/1/13 on The Health Affairs Blog Posted 2/1/13 on The Health Affairs BlogOn January 7,…
Same Day Doctor Appointments? Read the Fine Print
Cleveland and northeast Ohio are not hospitable to private practice medicine. …
Seeing Red for Heart Health
According to the caption, “heart disease still kills more women than all…
The Importance of Human Touch in Clinical Medicine
One of the most ingredients in healt One of the most ingredients…
When Gun Violence Strikes Close to Home
I have written about gun violence and the need for common sense…
