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The Healthcare Problem
(+3 rating, 3 votes) Loading ...Chicken – noun – A game in which the first person to lose nerve and withdraw from a dangerous situation is the loser. This definition is wrong. As of June 18, 2010, the definition is as follows: Chicken – noun – A game in which members of congress put Americans in a dangerous situation, with the healthcare system being the loser. In my lament about losing [...]
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(+8 rating, 8 votes) Loading ...Credit He came in for his regular blood pressure and cholesterol check. On the review of systems sheet he circled “depression.” “I see you circled depression,” I said after dealing with his routine problems. ”What’s up?” “I don’t think I am actually clinically depressed, but I’ve just been finding it harder to get going recently,” [...]
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(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...Quiz: What does the term “meaningful use” mean? a. Using something in a way that gives life purpose and leads to carefree days of glee. b. It depends on your definition of the word “term.” c. It is not mean. It is really nice. d. A large number of rules created by the government to [...]
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(+2 rating, 2 votes) Loading ...Credit My recent post about Medicare allowing patients to use drug vouchers was met by a rousing reception. By crickets. It seems that some saw me as one who (gasp) trusted the pharmaceutical companies to do something good. Has Dr. Rob lost (what’s left of) his mind?? Drug companies do everything with themselves in mind, [...]
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(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...Things have been busy in my absence. A recent post on Kevin MD by Joseph Biundo, a rheumatologist, challenged my assertion that primary care doctors can save money: (In reference to my claim) That may be true in theory, but I see patients in my rheumatology office every day who have been “worked up” by primary [...]
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(-1 rating, 1 votes) Loading ...Name of Drama: 21 Protagonist: Dr. Rob and a cast of thousands of physicians (Kiefer Sutherland wouldn’t work for such small payment) Villain: Evil SGR conspiracy to cut Medicare by 21% across the board. Victim: The elderly population depending on Medicare for payment of their care Plot: A follow-up of the popular drama “Lost” where [...]
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(+16 rating, 16 votes) Loading ...I have been asked by patients, readers, family members, and by fellow bloggers what I think about the bill passed by the House of Regurgitants Representatives yesterday. I resent this. I have tried hard to remain neutral as possible, finding equal cause to point and sneer at both conservatives and liberals. It’s much more fun [...]
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(+1 rating, 1 votes) Loading ...It passed. I know most of you were watching CSI Jersey City, so let me be the first to tell you that the House of Regretatives passed the historic Healthcare Bill. Now’s your chance to tell the world what you think! It passed. I know most of you were watching CSI Jersey City, so let [...]
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(+3 rating, 3 votes) Loading ...It’s interesting to see how different things are over at The Health Care Blog. First, it’s different to have to write “health care” instead of healthcare. I personally am all for not using up or resources by adding the space between the two words. Ihaveconsideredeliminatingspacesaltogether, but it gets confusing. Iwon’tdothat. One of the big differences [...]
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