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 I was arriving in Beijing to
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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 years; that’s what persistent physical pain
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 currently using drugs besides opiates like
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 bows slightly at the waist and
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 16 year old daughter took a
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 United States. Given the toll the