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We Stand FIRM: Unethical Doctors
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The blog of Freedom and Individual Rights in Medicine (FIRM). Wednesday, May 13, 2015. There are some jaw-dropping stories here: " Doctors of Reddit, what is the most unethical thing you have done or you have heard of a fellow doctor doing involving a patient? For those following health care policy, this anecdote. There are three kinda lies in the world; lies, damned lies, and statistics.". Via White Coat blog. Posted by Paul Hsieh. Subscribe to We Stand FIRM. Disease Management Care Blog. Dr Paul Hsieh ...
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We Stand FIRM: Hsieh Forbes Column: FDA Vs. Free Speech
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The blog of Freedom and Individual Rights in Medicine (FIRM). Friday, May 8, 2015. Hsieh Forbes Column: FDA Vs. Free Speech. Column is now up: " Drug Company Amarin Stands Up For Free Speech Against FDA. Here is the opening:. Even as Americans heatedly argue the issue of free speech with respect to cartoon criticisms of Islam, the small drug company Amarin is striking a quieter blow for its free speech rights against the Food and Drug Adminstration (FDA). On the onerous FDA approval process! Patient Powe...
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We Stand FIRM: Doc Fix Critiques
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The blog of Freedom and Individual Rights in Medicine (FIRM). Tuesday, April 14, 2015. Three recent negative critiques of the Medicare "Doc Fix":. House 'Doc Fix' Bill Makes Things Worse, Medicare Analysis Finds. Chris Jacobs, Wall Street Journal. Medicare Doc Fix Bill Is IPAB-Lite. David Hogberg, Daily Caller. Medicare fix needs fixing. Theodore Marmor, Philadelphia Inquirer. Posted by Paul Hsieh. Subscribe to We Stand FIRM. Heroes Never Die: A Personal Tribute to DA Henderson. The Health Wonk Review.
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We Stand FIRM: Hsieh Forbes Column: Perverse Incentives and VA Health Scandals
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The blog of Freedom and Individual Rights in Medicine (FIRM). Monday, April 27, 2015. Hsieh Forbes Column: Perverse Incentives and VA Health Scandals. Column is now up: " Perverse Incentives and VA Health Scandals. I discuss the perverse incentives underlying the numerous VA health scandal. Too many on the political Left (such as New York Times. Posted by Paul Hsieh. Subscribe to We Stand FIRM. Heroes Never Die: A Personal Tribute to DA Henderson. Disease Management Care Blog. The Health Wonk Review.
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We Stand FIRM: May 2015
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The blog of Freedom and Individual Rights in Medicine (FIRM). Wednesday, May 27, 2015. Maine Doctors Choosing Direct Pay Model. From Maine Public Radio: " Awash in Paperwork, Maine Doctors Abandon Conventional Treatment Model. More real-world experience shows how direct-pay medicine benefits both patients and physicians alike. From the piece:. Membership is $60 a month for adults, $20 for kids. It covers an unlimited number of visits, which last about 45 minutes. Patients can also call or text Kr...The d...
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We Stand FIRM: February 2015
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The blog of Freedom and Individual Rights in Medicine (FIRM). Tuesday, February 24, 2015. Catron: Still Not Working. David Catron discusses the latest snafus with ObamaCare in his latest AmSpec piece, " No, Mr. President, Obamacare Isn’t Working. A couple of excerpts:. For more, read the full text of " No, Mr. President, Obamacare Isn’t Working. Posted by Paul Hsieh. Monday, February 23, 2015. FDA Hindering Promising Therapies Derived From Patient's Own Cells. Patient, Heal Thyself. R]igidly scripted tri...
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We Stand FIRM: More MOC Controversy
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The blog of Freedom and Individual Rights in Medicine (FIRM). Wednesday, April 8, 2015. Kurt Eichenwald of Newsweek. Has a new article on the controversy surrounding the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM): " A Certified Medical Controversy. I applaud Eichenwald for asking some hard questions about the ABIM. See also his earlier related story: " The Ugly Civil War in American Medicine. Via Matthew Bowdish.). Posted by Paul Hsieh. Subscribe to We Stand FIRM. Disease Management Care Blog. Healthcare...
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We Stand FIRM: Light Posting
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The blog of Freedom and Individual Rights in Medicine (FIRM). Friday, May 1, 2015. Posting may be lighter than usual for a while, due to external circumstances. Posted by Paul Hsieh. Subscribe to We Stand FIRM. Heroes Never Die: A Personal Tribute to DA Henderson. Disease Management Care Blog. The Health Wonk Review. New high school football season advice-don't let your babies grow up to be defensive backs. The Personal Health Tech Blog. LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR CALL HHS BLUFF. Wolf Files: 12% Pure Hope.
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We Stand FIRM: Cleveland Clinic Empathy Video
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The blog of Freedom and Individual Rights in Medicine (FIRM). Wednesday, April 29, 2015. Cleveland Clinic Empathy Video. This is change of pace from the health policy posting. But I wanted to share this moving short video from the Cleveland Clinic. On the hundreds of behind-the-scenes stories every day in the hospital. (I recently saw it a medical conference I attended earlier this month.). Posted by Paul Hsieh. Subscribe to We Stand FIRM. Heroes Never Die: A Personal Tribute to DA Henderson. Promotes th...
