Affordable Care Act Murkier or Better?
The Obama administration said that it now will allow each state to specify the benefits provided by insurers. In other words, the
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Dr. Berwick and Quality
Here is an interview with the former head of the CMS, Dr. Don Berwick. He is the guru of
Continue readingThe AMA and the ICD-10
Finally, the AMA did something right! They have adopted a resolution to try and stop of the implementation of ICD-10,
Continue readingAuthentic Medicine Moment #4: Ridiculously Obvious Study
Today’s topic is a new study showing obese patients use more prescription drugs. Duh.
Continue readingToo Old To Screen
There are 37 million people in the United States are 65 and older and the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends
Continue readingOrganized Weakness by Pat Conrad MD
Putting “ACO” into the search window yielded at least one (probable) pornographic reference, which is a likely harbinger of the
Continue readingThe One Billion Dollar Innovation Reward
A new program called the Health Care Innovation Challenge is being offered by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid and
Continue readingAuthentic Medicine Moment #3: Doctors Ordering More MRIs When They Own MRIs
Would love to hear your thoughts about this.
Continue readingEmpathy Mandate On Its Way
A recent study described here it the American Medical News is trying to show that doctors can learn empathy
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