The federal government once again has decided not to help seniors with advance care planning. On Wednesday, the Obama administration announced it is d...
Dr. Elaine Schattner | Posted 11.17.2011
There's a new reality view of doctors' lives at work. This article, by Dr. Richard Baron, documents the mundane, every-day activities of five primary care physicians in Philadelphia.
Dr. Ralph Snyderman | Posted 11.17.2011
Getting health care reform right requires a clear understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of how health care is delivered today and how to make it better. This understanding starts with a real story about James.
Linda Bergthold | Posted 05.25.2011
I received a mass email that exhorted the recipients to pray because of the disaster to befall on us if health care reform is passed. I went through every charge and answered it.
Peter A. Ubel | Posted 05.25.2011
Because of our strange reimbursement system, many primary care physicians receive more money performing a five-minute skin biopsy than they do conducting an hour-long history and physical.
Richard (RJ) Eskow | Posted 05.25.2011
Seven current healthcare trends include doctors leaving the public system, a shortfall in primary care, underutilization of medical treatment, "superbugs," virtual health care, climate change, and radical self-redesign and enhancement.
Barbara Coombs Lee | Posted 05.25.2011