4th of July and health reform
Living 14 hours away from home, I find myself nostalgic for my childhood days in Mississippi, particularly in the summertime. As we approach July, I often reflect on hanging out with friends and family… Read more.
A Big (Freaking) Deal
Today’s decision by the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals is, as the Vice President might say, a big (freaking) deal. The court ruled that the individual responsibility provision of the Affordable Care Act is constitutional. It’s… Read more.
06.30.2011 / / Insights Column
6th Circuit Court rules Affordable Care Act is constitutional
The 6th Circuit Court of the United States ruled today that the individual responsibility provision of the Affordable Care Act is constitutional. In their decision, the court writes “We find that the minimum coverage provision… Read more.
06.29.2011 / / Insights Column
A health care heist
Over the past few years, we’ve told you some truly bizarre stories about what people do in search of affordable health care. One woman got married to a man she barely knew to get… Read more.
06.22.2011 / / Insights Column
My 15 Year Old Patient Died Because His Dad Was Unemployed
This blog was written by Dr. Zaneb Beams and originally posted on Doctor's for America's blog. It’s different when you lose a patient in private practice. In the ICU, you expect to lose patients. They… Read more.