Browsing the archives for the humor category
NPR and the Wall Street Journal ran stories this week on Wal-Mart’s attempt to re-shape delivery and provision of primary medical care in the U.S.The company is soliciting proposals from vendors that offer products and services designed to deliver efficient and inexpensive primary care to the market place. Then, in an “Oops” moment, the company’s VP for health [...]
How can a visit to the doctor be as smooth as one to my daughter’s orthodontist?
Shots blog posted about a new tool called “Questions are the Answer” that helps patients go to their doctors armed with questions to ask. The idea is simple: doctors are always in a rush, so it’s a good idea to make the most of your time with us. Make a list of questions, and bring [...]
A rare instance in which health insurers are on the high ground.
Why do hospitals, unlike, say, airlines, slow down so much on the weekends?