Pfizer and torcetrapib

Many investigators think that raising HDL is the next frontier in secondary prevention of coronary artery disease.

Herniated disc disease – conservative therapy works

How often do we hear this story? We have a commonly accepted treatment which under rigorous scrutiny does not make a long term difference.

An eloquent explanation of our reimbursement problems

Perhaps I am too jaded this morning. Perhaps my analysis is flawed. I have been thinking, and it is hard work.

Another malpractice shouting match

So KevinMD posts about a settlement in a cerebral palsy case, because the obstetrician did not do a C-section.

Whither primary care

Regular readers know that I have concerns about the term primary care. This phrase has suffered semantic drift over the past 20 years.

The economics of Medicare payment changes

Our health care delivery system (and I use that phrase with trepidation) changes as reimbursement changes.

Lawyers ask the darndest things

The following quotations are taken from official court records across the nation, showing how funny and embarrassing

VA EMR wins award

I do my inpatient work at the VA hospital. This award is well deserved. The EMR is outstanding, usable and time saving.

Our challenge – the long tail

Given that the long tail is very important (as The Health Care Blog describes), we must work to prevent long tail mistakes.

A little light reading about defensive medicine

But then some lawyers would argue that my dog is really a cat. And some lawyers might convince a jury.