Tag Archives: Medical insurance

Congress fails once again to fix the SGR formula

Posted on February 24, 2012 by Larry

Once again, Congress missed an opportunity to resolve its annual dilemma wrangling over how to correct the continuing problem of the Medicare reimbursement cliff for physicians created by the Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) formula. Almost since Congress first pursued legislation … Continue reading →

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Defensive medicine among orthopedic surgeons costs US $2 billion

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Larry

In an article published in the February issue of the American Journal of Orthopedics, Vanderbilt University Medical Center researchers estimate that U.S. orthopedic surgeons create approximately $2 billion per year in unnecessary health care costs associated with orthopedic care due … Continue reading →

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Catholic bishops call HHS new rule “literally unconscionable”

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Larry

In August 2011, the Department of Health and Human Services issued an interim final rule  that would require most health insurance plans to cover preventive services for women including recommended contraceptive services without charging a co-pay, co-insurance or a deductible. … Continue reading →

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Affordable Health Care for Baby-Boomers: At What Price?

Posted on May 19, 2011 by Larry

On May 13, 2011, the Medicare Trustees Report was released showing that while Medicare remains solvent longer than expected prior to passage of the Affordable Care Act, challenges remain for securing the long term financial health of the Medicare program. … Continue reading →

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Health Care Repeal Vote Followed the Money

Posted on February 4, 2011 by Larry

The [Senate] collectively voted in alignment with their monied interests as much as along party lines. Continue reading →

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If the opposite of “pro” is “con” what is the opposite of progress?

Posted on January 20, 2011 by Larry

Healthcare continues to be in a state of flux. While it is unlikely that the recent vote in the House will lead to the repeal of the Affordable Care Act, it is a signal to all those who rely on … Continue reading →

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Saving lives or dollars?

Posted on August 25, 2010 by Larry

The Oncologic Drugs Advisory Committee of the FDA stirred up a firestorm of controversy when it voted to recommend withdrawing government approval of Avastin as a treatment for advanced breast cancer. The Wall Street Journal published an opinion piece entitled … Continue reading →

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Doing the right things, right

Posted on August 18, 2010 by Larry

I was always taught to do the right things. Then someone advised me that it is not enough to do the right things; but rather you must do the right things right! In my opinion, this notion needs to be … Continue reading →

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Healthcare: Right or Responsibility?

Posted on August 17, 2010 by Larry

In my opinion, the solution to the problem of the rising cost of health care, coupled with the lack of health insurance protection, requires a new perspective on accountability. Continue reading →

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