Sicko Discussion: Many Nays, Few Yeas
I’ve been following the discussion surrounding universal health care and Sicko closely over the past couple of weeks. It’s interesting to me to see the polarity of opinion around the…
Read moreSicko: Can Socialism Fold into a Capitalist Society?
Michael Moore’s new film “Sicko” is a must-see for everyone, regardless of party affiliation, regardless of how you feel about Moore, and regardless of where you stand on the state…
Read moreHealthcare: Doctors Denying Benefits
Part II of a series on healthcare reforms Adam J. Wolfberg wrote an excellent commentary for the Boston Globe today on “Hippocritical Doctors”. The issues he describes in his column…
Read moreHealthcare: Caremark Profits Rose 15% in 2006
An illustration of why PBMs are such wonderful cash cows for the insurance boys: For the year ended Dec. 31, Caremark reported that its profit grew 15 percent to $1.07…
Read moreHealthcare Reform: PBMs Don’t Save Money
[First in a series on healthcare reform] Those who read my personal blog know that I have a special place on my hit list for Pharmacy Benefit Managers, or PBMs.…
Read moreFor want of $80, a life is lost
For lack of a shoe, the horse is lost… Abcessed teeth can kill you — the infection can spread until it ultimately infects the brain, which is exactly what happened…
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