This post is two things: 1. A description of the problem which has to do with money, influence, and once again, it’s the little guy who will lose out. 2. A call to action for those who live in New York State – where the most egregious of examples is taking place now. (And may […]
Getting Away With Murder? Public Records, New York and Across the US Read More »
One frightening and frustrating trend we’ve seen since the 24-hour news cycle became a reality (meaning – since we have all gotten used to, and expect, to get our news updated at anytime, day or night, everywhere) – credibility has taken a nose dive. We want to think we can count on the “facts” as
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That seems like a fairly simple question, don’t you think? Who really is a patient? But the answer is actually more complex than you might realize. Among the possibilities: 1. anyone who has ever accessed medical care is a patient – which includes everyone, no matter what their relationship is to the healthcare system (so,
Who’s Really a Patient? Skewed Opinions Result from Inside Information Read More »
This column first appeared in the Syracuse Post Standard January 17, 2012 During both the 2008 and 2010 elections, the issue of reforming the American healthcare system was the focus of overwhelming amounts of misinformation and disinformation. Remember the email about Senior Death Panels? It explained that the healthcare reform bill would allow Medicare to
The 2012 Elections and the Issue of Healthcare Reform Read More »
This column first appeared in the Syracuse Post Standard December 6, 2011 It’s that time of year again. The holidays, of course. But also the end of the tax year, when charities, including groups like cancer societies or hospital foundations, are pleading for donations. Each year in December my husband and I make contributions to
Check Out Those Health Charities Before You Donate Read More »
This column first appeared in the Syracuse Post Standard October 25, 2011 ……………………………….. If you’ve watched TV, read the newspaper, or logged on to any health-related website recently, then you may already know that it’s Medicare Open Enrollment time. Open Enrollment means you have the opportunity to make choices that affect both your access to
Medicare Open Enrollment – Time to Figure It Out Read More »
When last I wrote, I’d been catching up after a whirlwind Fall travel season. And here I find myself catching up after another crazy six weeks… I don’t just bow out completely, even if it seems so. I’m blogging in other places, like About.com and the AdvoConnection blog, plus I have been promoting my new
Back in Business…. Read More »
Forwarded to me by a dear friend (thanks Dot!)… so I share it with you. Wish I could attribute it, but I have no idea where it came from. If you know, let me know, too. Credit where credit is due. The American Medical Association Weighs in on Healthcare Reform The Allergists voted to scratch
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