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2011 Cost of Long-Term Care Study Releases Findings
John Hancock Financial (John Hancock) recently announced the results of its 2011…
Incidence and Prevalence of Morbid Obesity
Morbid obesity is associated with a substantially increased risk of morbidity and…
Man Robs Bank for $1 So He Could Get Healthcare in Prison
This is sad indeed, but when incarcerated, they get medical attention. You…
Insurance Reimbursement is Key for Widespread Adoption of Focused Ultrasound
The special focus of the June 2011 Focused Ultrasound Surgery Foundation newsletter is reimbursement…
AMA Meets at Policy Confab, Preps Vote on Reform Provision
The AMA’s annual policy meeting is happening this week at its headquarters…
The Affordable Care Act and the PCP Manpower Shortage
The Affordable Care Act is the most important piece of federal health…
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…
