Caring for More Than Surgery
By Ina Ames I was a patient at a hospital in Boston after the head of vascular surgery infected me with an antibiotic resistant cellulitis. ...
09 May, 2016
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The Cost of Four Fillings
By Chun Su “The cost of the treatment for your four tooth cavities will only be $156.60, with a deductible of $25.00. Your dental...
02 May, 2016
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The Value of Transparency
By Adam Kingeter, MD The screech of landing gear meeting tarmac woke me from my Benadryl induced slumber. It was the spring of 2010 and...
25 April, 2016
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The Cost and Impact of Medical Tests
By Susan Chang My friend Teri was going to have knee replacement surgery. Her mobility, independence, and daily life had deteriorated significantly over the...
18 April, 2016
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When Was the Last Time You Tried Heroin?
By Joseph Bergsten, MD When was the last time you used heroin? In the past have you injected heroin or any other drugs? Are you...
11 April, 2016
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Is the price right? How would you know?
By Philip Mohler I have a recurring nightmare. My wife and I are led to an elegant table in a five-star restaurant. The obsequious waiter...
04 April, 2016
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Just pay the bill
By Elisabeth Evans In 2011 I was on a golf course out of town when my wife called me from the hotel pool. Our...
28 March, 2016
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Heroin and the Cost of Care
By Sophia Bernazzani Media outlets have documented the current heroin crisis extensively, and a recent examination by Nursing@Simmons details how this crisis is affecting the...
21 March, 2016
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Cost Versus Quality: How U.S. Health Care Stacks Up
By Julie Potyraj The U.S. spends over 50 percent more on health care than most other developed countries spend. From 2000 to 2013, the United...
14 March, 2016
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