Testing has become to the United States’ medical system what liquor is to the hospitality industry: a profit center with large and often arbitrary markups. From a medical perspective, blood work, tests…
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Hello! I am an expert in the field of medicine. My name is Robert and I have medical training obtained at the Complutense University of Madrid. My passion for science and biology arose from my childhood. My professional experience includes working in various medical institutions, from clinical practice to research laboratories.
My interest in publishing news in the medical field was born out of a desire to share important information with society. I believe that the accessibility and clarity of medical information are key elements in taking care of health. That's why I decided to write news articles to help people make more informed decisions about their health and wellness.
Fewer Preventable Admissions with Smaller Medical Practices
Small primary care physician practices have lower rates of preventable hospital admissions, compared to larger practices, according to a study published online Aug. 13 in Health Affairs. The researchers found that practices…
The True Cost of Healthcare
When people talk about U.S. health care, they often say that it’s a free market system. When David Belk, MD, began researching why U.S. health care costs so much, nothing he found…
Understanding Your Medical Bill
After you visit a provider, you’ll typically receive a bill telling you how much you have to pay. Providers can include healthcare professionals, hospitals and other types of healthcare facilities. The amount…
Understanding Healthcare Prices: A Consumer Guide
If you’re like many Americans, you don’t know what an emergency department visit or an operation costs until a bill from a health care provider or a letter from your health insurance…
When housing is health care
The online comments were a little harsh. Viewers of NPR’s online story about a Chicago hospital deciding to pay rent for a homeless man who had been spending as many as 20…
Predatory pricing is what’s wrong with health care
It’s not often that you read what seem to be your own thoughts, but that’s exactly how I felt while reading Steven Weissman’s opinion piece for the Center for Health Journalism. Weissman,…