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.
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.
06.15.2011 /
Affordable Care Act ‘Ultimately Will Be Upheld in Its Entirety’
This blog was originally posted on the Huffington Post. There's encouraging news out of Atlanta today for all Americans. The third hearing before the court of appeals left me feeling optimistic about the future of… Read more.
06.10.2011 / / Insights Column
Insurance leaves cancer patients to fend for themselves
When people talk about how expensive health care is, they are often talking about how expensive it is for people who don’t have insurance. The thinking goes that if a person has insurance, they… Read more.
06.03.2011 / / Insights Column
More primary doctors, fewer ER visits
They say an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. But what are primary care doctors worth? According to a new study, communities with a higher concentration of primary care doctors see… Read more.