“I’ve done this thousands of times. If you do not intubate him, he will die quickly. I’m a pro, but I don’t…
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The tiny gains of patient-centered medical homes. Are they worth it?
by Richard Young MD March 19, 2018First, a history lesson. Back in the mid-2000 oughts, the AAFP launched a wholly owned subsidiary called TransforMed. It was originally started…
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All eyes are on interest rates as investors look for more signs of trouble ahead. If their concerns over higher-than-expected inflation prove…
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For the past 30 years, a little-known U.S. health agency has supported and produced volumes of groundbreaking research on how to make health care…
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Amazon has finally done it. What we’ve long expected to be coming — their debut into the world of health — is…
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Single payer health care is enjoying a boomlet in public opinion. A Pew Research Center poll released in June 2017 found that, “Overall, 33…
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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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If you get health insurance through your job, beware: you might be picking up more of the cost of your medical care…