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Doctor Shortage May Swell to 130,000 With Caps

“Does anyone in this country beleive in a free market economy anymore? Here are some ideas. Why don’t my professional membership organizations such as the

September 6, 2012 1 Comment

Stockton seeks bankruptcy; comparing the cost of a city with the cost of healthcare

Putting Numbers in Perspective July 27th it was announced that Stockton, California, with about 300,000 residents and a $700 million debt load, is set to

July 11, 2012 1 Comment

Doctors are going out of business

As it turns out, I’m not the only physician struggling to stay afloat in this severely mismanaged healthcare system. This recent survey shows that 26%

June 28, 2012 No Comments

Cure for Alzheimer’s? Functions of HDL Cholesterol Continue to Surprise

It’s too early to know if this will work but it does appear promising. Tying in a protein found on HDL cholesterol (known as Apo E)

May 30, 2012 1 Comment

Healthcare Reforms: a stance from the Coalition of State Medical and National Specialty Societies-11/29/2011

The president of the Florida Medical Association (Dr. Miguel Machado MD) goes to the mat for Doctors and patients. Please read the letter sent to

May 30, 2012 No Comments

Prostate Cancer Screening Controversy-11/26/2011

For years, the FDA recommendation for annual prostate cancer screening has been digital prostate exams along with the PSA (Prostate-specific antigen) blood test annually starting

May 30, 2012 No Comments

Health Insurance Premiums Rise Sharply-10/07/2011

Health insurance premiums are rising far faster than inflation or wages. Doesn’t this make it obvious that things are amiss? Perhaps there is price fixing?

May 30, 2012 No Comments

Health Savings Accounts: A Step in the Right Direction-09/12/2011

Dr. Kordonowy has indicated Healh Savings Accounts’s are a step in the right direction to place better personal and provider accountability into health care delivery

May 30, 2012 No Comments

Zostavax is now FDA approved for 50 year olds and up-04/22/2011

The FDA has approved Zostavax for patients 50 and older (http://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements/ucm248390.htm). Prior to this the vaccine was available for patients 60 and older. Read the

May 30, 2012 No Comments