Where Should Rural Doctors Be Trained?
Are big-city academic institutions really necessary to train excellent clinicians? What irreplaceable benefits do they provide? When I attended medical school a decade ago, there w…
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What Does 'I Do' Do for You?
On June 24, my Facebook page was lit up with “I Love New York,” pictures of the rainbow-hued Empire State Building, and articles heralding the historic news that a sixth …
The True Meaning of Meaningful Use
April 18, 2011, was the opening day for a new physician incentive program that promised sizable bonuses to providers who could demonstrate “Meaningful Use” of electronic …
Gun Safety is Good Medicine
It seemed just a little bit odd to me, a first-year medical student, to be hearing a lecture about firearms. Wasn’t I supposed to be learning the Krebs Cycle and the five birds…
Are US Docs Just Quacks in a Box?
We here at Doctors for America take our mission very seriously, and we work hard to bring you accurate, relevant information each day about health care policy and delivery systems. B…
Why We Care: Justice, Integrity, and Compassion
This week, Doctors for America is proud to announce a new petition campaign that aims to slice through politics and heated rhetoric to the heart of the matter in health care: a state…
Startling Racial Disparities in Vaccination Persist
Influenza vaccination saves lives. This is why increasing rates of vaccination was one of the core goals of Healthy People 2010. The latest report from the Centers for Disease Contro…
PPACA Offers the Beginnings of Hope in Mental Health
As a nation, we have a long and shameful history of failing to provide mental health services for vulnerable populations. The need is particularly acute in rural areas, where mental …
‘Tis the season to be thankful
This week, Americans all over will gather around tables heavy-laden with holiday foods and count their blessings. Some, like newly-elected congressman Dr. Andy Harris (R-MD), will ce…
