The Corona Virus—1918 All Over Again?
By Jane M. Orient, M.D. Clusters of a dozen or so deaths may get nonstop “if-it-bleeds-it-leads” press coverage. But the lack of preparedness for the really, really big threats may be met with virtual radio […]
ACP Goes Full Totalitarian
The American College of Physicians (ACP), which claims to represent 159,000 physicians, has released its detailed plan to achieve “universal coverage.” Before Medicare, the American Medical Association proclaimed that “the voluntary way is the American […]
ACP Endorses “No-Options” Plan
The American College of Physicians (ACP), the nation’s second-largest physician group, claiming 159,000 members, has announced its support for “single-payer, public option plans.” This proposal is really a “no options” plan, according to the Association […]
Round 2: Stop 10-Business-Day Wait for Care for Texas Patients
The Good News: After you, your colleagues, and patients spoke out last month, the Texas Medical Board (TMB) scrappedplans to impose a minimum 10-business-day wait on patients seeking non-emergency care from an out-of-network physician at any hospital or […]
Legislative Update 1/16/2020
Marilyn M. Singleton, MD, JD reviews the latest health policy news from Capitol Hill. The House of Representatives has been embroiled in its impeachment (mis)adventure, but a few health bills have been introduced without any […]
Rep. Adam Schiff Sued by Physicians for Censoring Vaccine Debate
On Jan 15, 2020, the Association of American Physicians and Surgeons, along with Katarina Verrelli, on behalf of herself and others who seek access to vaccine information, filed suit in the U.S. District Court for […]
AAPS Proposes Freedom for All vs. Medicare for All
Republicans having reneged on their campaign promises to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA), while ACA has failed to deliver on its promise of affordable care to all, what comes next? The most vocal Democrats […]
Physicians Thank Rep. Chip Roy for Reforms that Empower Patients and Lower Medical Costs
“If Speaker Pelosi and her fellow Democrats are serious about adopting reforms that lower the cost of medical care while empowering patients to obtain the care and coverage that best meet their needs, they would […]
Action Alert: More Sunshine on Secret Prices
Because you helped speak out — and in spite of fierce opposition by those in the health care swamp who benefit from opacity — the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has finalized rules […]
Obesity: America’s Self-inflicted Preexisting Condition
by Marilyn M. Singleton, MD, JD Consuming too many potato latkes and Christmas cookies has left its mark on our waistlines. Unfortunately for Americans and their medical care, the seasonal overeating seems to last all […]
