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Is Health Insurance Worth It?

Posted on April 2, 2013 by

Current health insurance options don’t make sense for many Americans. Why pay high premiums for services that you don’t even use? Health insurance does make sense for catastrophic events like a traffic accident injury that could bankrupt you if you aren’t covered. … Continue reading →

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9 Healthcare Reforms Better Than PPACA

Posted on August 6, 2012 by

9 Healthcare Reforms Better Than PPACA

Real healthcare reforms that help the American people

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Obesity is Costing Us-09/12/2011

Posted on May 30, 2012 by

Obesity is costing us a lot of money in health care costs.  The following article demonstrates that if we educate ourselves to a better lifestyle, we save a lot of money and prevent a lot of disease.  The physicians of … Continue reading →

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Xarelto – Another Upcoming Alternative to Coumadin-08/18/2011

Posted on May 30, 2012 by

Xarelto (rivaroxaban), a Factor Xa inhibitor, has recently been approved by the FDA for the treatment of Deep Vein Thrombosis. A recent trial has also shown that Xarelto is noninferior to Coumadin (warfarin) in treatment for Atrial Fibrillation.  The following … Continue reading →

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Hib Disease Increasing Among Adults-08/13/2011

Posted on May 30, 2012 by

Another example of vaccination being safe and effective, the Hib (Haemophilus influenzae type b) vaccine has been used in children since 1992 to prevent infections such as pneumonia and meningitis. The vaccine has been extremely effective in preventing such infections … Continue reading →

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The Best- And Worst-Paying Jobs For Doctors – Dr. Kordonowy’s commentary-07/24/2011

Posted on May 30, 2012 by

Raymond Kordonowy comments on a recent article in Forbes concerning the shortage of primary care physicians stemming from the pay disparity between specialists and primary care, “The Best- And Worst-Paying Jobs For Doctors”. “On physician payment. The system of payment … Continue reading →

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Monitoring Blood Pressure At Home-07/07/2011

Posted on May 30, 2012 by

High blood pressure patients: A recent study confirms that monitoring your blood pressure at home is important for best outcomes and prescribing decisions.  IMSWF physicians for many years now have recommended this approach. Patients documenting home blood pressures and reviewing … Continue reading →

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