Healthcare Reform from a Primary Care Perspective
I haven't written on my blog in quite a while. There are several reasons for this, but I will avoid listing them to prevent your boredom. However, I have come across a recently published book that has struck me. America's Bitter Pill by Steven Brill is (so far) an excellent book that looks at the politics and policy of recent attempts to fix our healthcare system. As a practicing physician and also a consumer of healthcare, I wanted to highlight some of the statements he makes and occasionally make personal comments. I am in no way an expert on healthcare economics, public policy, or politics. My comments are simply observations from more than twenty years of caring for patients and helping them navigate the healthcare system. Many statements are anecdotal and not backed by science. In advance, forgive my tendency to get on my soapbox. I can be extremely passionate about some things. "Healthcare is by far the nation's largest industry, employing one-sixth of the ...