By Tom, on October 15th, 2009%
Suppose that a physician who is treating you for cancer, were to observed the same scruples regarding their use of language as we currently see from President Obama, and congressional leadership. Now lets say that this same physician were to tell you that your “cancer is cured”. How would you know if you should start . . . → Read More: A Case for Truth and Plain Speaking in Healthcare Reform
By Tom, on September 9th, 2009%
Here’s the facts:
Not all hospitals, clinics and physicians are equally talented and knowledgeable in the delivery of healthcare services; here are some which are simply better than others, and experience matters.
It’s actually pretty difficult to kill someone. The human body is amazing in its ability to adjust to changes, whether it is the loss of a . . . → Read More: Public Option: Do You Feel Lucky?
By Tom, on September 5th, 2009%
This site is focused upon efficiency as a contributing solution to the cost of providing healthcare services. Efficiency alone won’t carry all the water needed to address the cost of healthcare, but it will make a profound difference in the scope and amount of services provided per dollar spent. Last year I began a study based up . . . → Read More: Improving Labor Efficiency in Healthcare
By garrett, on July 15th, 2009%
Senate Committee sent out an incomplete healthcare reform bill today seeking approval by the entire Senate. This is the latest in a series of Potemkin Villages the president can view while bobbing along in his dingie propelled by two oars: self importance on one side and hubris on the other.
There was a time in our history . . . → Read More: Senate Committee on Healthcare Reform
By Tom, on March 14th, 2009%
You’ve either seen, heard or perhaps been involved in a situation where a family member asks to borrow money, and later you find out they took a weekend vacation that the lender could not afford. It’s natural that when you lend money to someone, you have some interest into their spending choices. Look at what happened . . . → Read More: Comparative Effectiveness in Healthcare