“Our Gutenberg is, of course, the internet where technical and scientific writings, once the province of specialists, can now be … More
Category: Patient Safety
David Goldhill on Cost Drivers and Price Distortions in Healthcare
Minus the introduction and Q&A, the 45 -50 minute presentation is well worth your time. Engaging delivery and compelling case … More
Did PSA Testing Save Ben Stiller’s Life?
One of the best articles I’ve ever read that explains the judgment pitfalls and snares we fall prey to when … More
EpiPen: A Case Study in what’s the Matter with Health Care | Health Policy Blog | NCPA.org
Its not what you might think. For those on both sides of the political argument on this, please read Devon … More
The Problem With ‘Pay for Performance’ in Medicine – The New York Times
The idea is intuitively appealing: Reward doctors for positive outcomes, not per procedure. But it doesn’t seem to work as … More
A Primary Care Panel Size of 2500 Is neither Accurate nor Reasonable
Primary care panel sizes are an important component of primary care practices. Determining the appropriate panel size has implications for … More
Vitamin D: More Is Not Better
Have you been told you need more vitamin D? Healthcare practitioners are increasingly aware of the risks of low vitamin … More
Death of the Great Laboratory of Clinical Medical Science – Private Practice
People may ask, “How is it that no one in the UK-NHS was able to help her, but a guy … More
Forum for Healthcare Freedom 