Steven Brill wrote "Bitter Pill: Why Medical Bills Are Killing Us" in Time Magazine, Feb 20, 2013. This 36-page behemoth is actually a quick read, and I think worth the time spent. I never learned this stuff in medical school. As doctors, we order tests for the "benefit of the patient" regardless of cost. We … Continue reading Bitter Pill: Why Medical Bills Are Killing Us
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An introduction to Medicare and the Affordable Care Act
Many students have asked me for an explanation of how the health care system works. When we are done with that, we'll review Consciousness and the Meaning of Life. That's a big question. So, let's take it in pieces. First let's look at Medicare. This is a government sponsored program that provides health care funding … Continue reading An introduction to Medicare and the Affordable Care Act
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