Information and Critical Thinking for Your Health
(Snippets from the frontline) Listen to my heart, doctor! A doctor visit is not cheap. It not only takes time and effort (especially for those older adults with mobility or … Continue Reading →
(Snippets from the frontline) Healthcare costs: Getting nickel and dimed You can’t escape it. Horror stories abound. Because of healthcare costs, Americans are getting nickel and dimed while losing their … Continue Reading →
(Snippets from the frontline) An apple a day keeps the doctor away The adage did not intend to mean Apple, Dell, HP, Acer, Lenovo, etc., but that is exactly what … Continue Reading →
(Snippets from the frontline) What if your doctor lies? Lying is a way of life for some politicians and Wall Street business people. Even though they might be caught, they … Continue Reading →
(Snippets from the frontline) Case scenario of a friend 67 year old male with no significant past medical history admitted to a well-known nationally ranked hospital with weakness and dizziness, … Continue Reading →
(Snippets from the frontline) Fast food My 97 year old mother loves fast food. Is it good for her? Easy answer: She’s 97 years old. Every other weekend, I pick … Continue Reading →
(Snippets from the frontline) Deductibles Before going on Medicare, my health insurance deductible was escalating exponentially. It was $5,000 per year, whereas two decades before it was $250. Enrolling in … Continue Reading →
(Snippets from the frontline) MD + MBA Let me criticize some of my MD colleagues who now have MBA attached to their title. As you shift to the business team, … Continue Reading →