I just read of a a jury award in excess of $25 million against an insurance company who denied a recommended cancer…
Michael Kirsch MD
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“I can’t stand the site of blood!” We’ve all heard that adage. Blood can provoke emotional reactions from even steely muscle-bound bodybuilders.…
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Eons ago, there was a television show where a non-human character would yell out, “Warning, warning,” when he sensed imminent danger. The…
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A few weeks ago, I saw a patient some gastro issues. So far, nothing newsworthy here since I am a gastroenterologist. I…
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Solving the problem of non-emergent care in the emergency department
by Michael Kirsch MD March 22, 2018I recently opined about a decision by Anthem to deny paying for emergency room (ER) care that it deemed to be non-emergent. My point was…
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Denying payment for emergency care: a physician defends insurers
by Michael Kirsch MD March 14, 2018We live in an era of demonization. Political adversaries are not opponents; they are villains. Commentary that contrasts with our views is labeled”fake news.” Presumption…
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Diagnosing the president disrespects those who truly have mental illnesses
by Michael Kirsch MD January 23, 2018Many of my readers do not know who Barry Goldwater was, let alone of the Goldwater Rule established by the American Psychiatric…
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