Aging children and their aging parents should pay close attention to these arguments. However the Court’s rules, its decision will affect the quality of medical care in the lives of many people. If you are too busy to hunt for and read even a few of the articles on the Supreme Court Health Care legislation arguments, … Continue reading
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Great Radio Show, Dr. Berwick! Emerging Rock Star?
National Public Radio’s On Point program with host Tom Ashbrook comes out of WBUR in Boston. The December 6, 2011 program featured Dr. Donald Berwick sharing his thoughts, ideas, and vast knowledge about improving health care — and Dr. Berwick was only a few days past taking leave as head of the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). On the talk show … Continue reading
Great KevinMD Post on Medicare Reform
Stop by the KevinMD blog and read Government Austerity with Medicare Reform as a Top Priority. The blog post, by medical student Nathanael Heckman, addresses the issue of medicare reform and life expectancy. Raising the age for eligibility is inequitable, because the rich live longer and the poorer Americans need the care that Medicare provides. … Continue reading