With a record voter turnout of 114 million and a record spend of $5.2 billion, the table is set for what will, no doubt, be the most significant period in…
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Check out my recent panel discussion on healthcare and the elections with Fox News’ Mornings with Maria When the dust settles Wednesday and mid-term results are in, healthcare is certain…
Last week, the American Medical Association released a study conducted by RAND that confirmed growing discontent among physicians. This study focused on how physicians in six communities had adapted to…
In 15 days, we’ll elect 435 members of the U.S.Congress, 35 U.S. senators, 36 Governors, and legislators for 87 of our 99 state legislative bodies. For many, it will mark…
Last week, the U.S. Department of Justice granted conditional approval to the $69 billion merger of Aetna and CVS pending the sale of WellCare Health, Aetna’s Part D prescription drug…
The future for employer-sponsored health insurance coverage is a mixed bag. The good news is that employees value these benefits, and employers play a more significant role in health system…
Like 20 million others, I watched the 9-hour Senate Judiciary Committee hearing last Thursday. The testimonies and subsequent questioning of Dr. Christine Blasey Ford and Judge Brett Kavanaugh were intense….
There’s strong evidence that investments in accessible and effective primary care result in lower health costs, fewer hospitalizations and emergency room visits, lower mortality and higher patient satisfaction. But in…
Political speak, when it comes to healthcare, is an art form for candidates for public office. It’s intentional obfuscation that contributes to the public’s lack of understanding about our complicated,…
In Asheville, NC, the hot topic is the pending acquisition of not-for-profit Mission Health System by HCA Healthcare, the nation’s biggest investor-owned health system now celebrating its 50th anniversary. The…
