“In the end, the patient-physician relationship is crucial to overall decision-making for any plan of care, treatment, or surgery. There are many variations in the reviewed studies in health care literature as to the cost-effectiveness of second …
Category: Policy
Economic Toll Of Opioid Epidemic: $1.3 Trillion A Year
A new report warns more than 1.2 million people could die from overdoses in the U.S. and Canada by 2029 if no action is taken.
Why the health care industry must prioritize health equity
There are few silver linings related to the COVID-19 pandemic, but one that stands out is the growing recognition that health equity must be an essential guiding principle for health care organizations going forward. The broader health care system suff…
Medicare Advantage Gives Seniors An Advantage
Medicare Advantage brings healthcare costs down without sacrificing quality. That’s something any senior advocate should support.
Is EMTALA really protecting patients during COVID?
I am a physician at a critical access hospital. I manage both the ER and inpatient service and am the only physician in the hospital. This is the reality for many rural hospitals across the country. With no urgent care in town, and with primary care of…
Omicron And Our Economic Forecast: What’s Next For Fiscal And Monetary Policy?
The COVID-19 pandemic has had significant impact on our domestic economy. It comes as no surprise that the ongoing pandemic will continue to influence our economic policies for years to come. The challenge lies, however, in predicting what this will lo…
The social imperative of health
As a nation, we have committed to a social imperative for education — an aspirational vision, based on its broad social benefit, for universal literacy and numeracy of our citizens — as manifested in our systems of mandatory K-12 education. While…
Why travel bans in response to Omicron are harmful
In late November, the state of the COVID-19 pandemic shifted once more when South African scientists reported the discovery of a new SARS-CoV-2 variant named Omicron. When panic surrounding Omicron’s emergence set in, numerous countries instituted trav…
Remembering Larry King: Master Of The Wise Interview, Who Cared To Listen
A year after his passing, I reflect on my time with Larry King and his dedication to allowing important but overlooked stories be told. Larry’s voice and interviewing prowess were staples for many years. He is greatly missed.
Remembering Larry King: Master Of The Wise Interview, Who Cared To Listen
A year after his passing, I reflect on my time with Larry King and his dedication to allowing important but overlooked stories be told. Larry’s voice and interviewing prowess were staples for many years. He is greatly missed.
