Articles tagged: healthcare

The hype behind the healthcare reform bill

Posted: Apr 04, 2010

In the weeks and months ahead, Americans will learn the true details about the health care reform bill passed by the U.S. House on March 21 and signed into law by President Obama two days ... Read more »

Patients know the quality of care they receive

Posted: Mar 28, 2010

I would like to make a few comments regarding the article about the opening of the new St Joseph Mercy Hospital Tower (“North Tower ready to open, Thursday, March 18). I have worked at St. ... Read more »

People who don't pay for healthcare won't value it

Posted: Mar 28, 2010

Saw a letter from a pediatrician lobbying for passage of the healthcare bill (“America’s children need health reform,” Sunday, March 21). Something about more kids being able to get the medicine they need. I have ... Read more »

Medicare should be model for single-payer healthcare insurance

Posted: Feb 14, 2010

As a family physician for 30 years, I have seen a medical care system broken. There are many, many causes, but one is the failure to use the largest pool of patients available, the entire ... Read more »

Navigating healthcare in Washtenaw County - A doctor's advice

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Posted: Jan 28, 2010

Health care information is coming from multiple sources and much of it is conflicting. Do we take vitamins or get our vitamins from a good diet? What is a good diet? Low carbs? Low fat? ... Read more »