The California Medical Association defines an ACO as “a collection of physicians who join together to coordinate care, share clinical information and report on quality measures.”  A key part of healthcare reform, ACOs are intended to improve the quality of patient care.  In theory this improvement may translate to improved claims experience (e.g. fewer and less [...]

When we’re talking about millions of people without health insurance, that’s simply too many lives in the balance, no matter what percentage they may represent…In the overall, providing them with the best care possible, regardless of their insurance status, is one of the very best ways to solve the healthcare crisis and avoid medical malpractice suits at the same time.

If a death can be even remotely connected to the prescription of narcotics, it’s a sure bet that the ambulance chasers will be circling overhead.

A physician is not a pinata, to be poked and swiped at in hopes of recieving free treats.

It is now well over the First 100 Days of President Obama’s first term in the Oval Office, yet we have precious little information about what the President is likely to lead us towards, what sorts of changes the Medical industry and patients can expect.  While many are excited to see some sort of healthcare [...]