By George W. Chapman Per a survey of more than 1,400 physician offices by AMN Healthcare recruiters, the average time until your appointment
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Primary Care Physicians Wanted
By George W. Chapman The American Association of Medical Colleges predicts that, unless things change, the shortage of primary care docs will increase
What the Health?
By George W. Chapman Our new Secretary of Health Robert Kennedy Jr. is laying off 20,000 of the 82,000 employees of the U.S.
Primary Care Shortage
The number of primary care providers continues to drop By George W. Chapman Lacking an organized approach to healthcare delivery in the U.S.,
Infant Mortality Among Black People: Astounding
By George W. Chapman It’s been said here several times that the U.S. gets the worst bang for the buck when it comes
Hospital Star Ratings Down in 2024
By George W. Chapman The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services developed the five-star system so consumers could make informed decisions. Based on a
Supreme Court Ruling: Expect More Uncertainty, Confusion
By George W. Chapman The recent ruling limiting the authority of federal agencies like the EPA, Consumer Protection Agency, Education and the Department of
The Mental Health Crisis in Our Country — A Crisis Within a Crisis
The mental health crisis within a crisis is the impact of a family member undergoing a mental health issue on their family. A 2022
O!-O!-O!-Ozempic!
Medicare spent $57 million to cover the drug in 2017. It spent $4.6 billion in 2022 By George W. Chapman The catchy tune in
Cyber Crime: ‘The Most Significant Attack on the Healthcare System in US History’
By George W. Chapman On Feb. 22, 2024, the giant healthcare billing clearinghouse “Change Healthcare” (owned by United Healthcare Group) was hacked. It is