Paul Hsieh, Contributor

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What Happens In The Brain At The Moment Of Death?

EEG brain recordings show that the experience of one’s “life flashing before one’s eyes” may have a neurological basis

Does Your Doctor Work For A Private Equity Company — And Should You Care?

More physicians are working for private equity companies, and this could compromise patient care.

How Public Health Officials Have Lost Many Americans’ Trust, And How They Can Regain It

Americans can handle both truth and uncertainty about COVID-19. Public health officials should trust us with both.

Riding The Roller Coaster Of Holiday Emotions

Hope >>> Despair.

Why Patients Should Consider Direct Primary Care (DPC)

The growing DPC movement offer benefits to patients, physicians, and the US health system as a whole.

How Defying One’s Boss Led To A New Medical Discovery

Health care innovation can come in some surprising ways! How a young contrarian physician defied his boss, discovered a new treatment for tendon injuries, and changed medical history.

Lifeboat Ethics Returns To The Covid-19 Vaccination Debate

Many Americans will prioritize protecting the health of themselves and their loved ones over international “equity”; this is completely understandable.

Governors Try Outreach And Persuasion To Improve Covid-19 Vaccination Rates

Two state governors try the radical idea of actually listening to their constituents and hearing their concerns.

To Improve Telemedicine, Reform Outdated State Medical Licensing Rules

Eliminating restrictive state medical licensing rules would help patients and physicians alike.

Vaccine Distribution: Three Twists And Turns

We can simplify or introduce market forces into COVID-19 vaccine distribution.