The number of primary care providers continues to drop By George W. Chapman Lacking an organized approach to healthcare delivery in the U.S.,
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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
Providers Refusing Treatment to Unvaccinated Patients
By George W. Chapman Yes, they can. This will become more prevalent as the pandemic continues to surge. Understandably, physicians must protect both their
Hospital Pricing: Uninsured Charged a Lot More for Same Services
By George W. Chapman The recent requirement for hospitals to post their prices for 300 “shoppable” services, discussed here in earlier columns, has revealed
2020 Leading Causes of Death (COVID-19 Doesn’t Top the List)
By George W. Chapman COVID-19 was the No. 3 cause of death behind heart disease and cancer. Early in the pandemic, naysayers believed COVID-19 would
Private Practices Continue to Shrink in Numbers
By George W. Chapman The number of physicians in private practice continues to decline. According to an AMA survey of 3,500 physicians, 49% responded
COVID-19 Relief and ACA
By George W. Chapman Passed in March, the $1.9 trillion package afforded more relief to people living at poverty levels who are insured through
COVID-19: Experts Believe Virus is Here to Stay
COVID-19: Experts Believe Virus is Here to Stay By George W. Chapman The FDA will expedite the review process for manufacturers developing updates and
Big Pharma Wins if Senate Remains Controlled by Republicans
By George W. Chapman A Democratic president will have minimal to no impact on any attempt to reign in drug prices if Republicans retain