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The German Health System
The German health care system can be viewed as the prototypical Bismarck-style health system in the world. Established in 1883, the German Health Insurance Act introduced compulsory insurance for industrial workers. Over time and after multiple modifications, Germany possesses dueling Continue Reading …
“Meaningful Use” for EHR’s Defined
Last week, the Department of Health and Human Services set out definitions for the “meaningful use” of electronic health records. Designed to qualify eligible providers for incentive payments, these rules will spark a revolution. You could read the 864-page document Continue Reading …
The Social Mission of Medical Education
Medical educators must train those studying to become physicians in the science of medicine. But because many medical schools fund their endeavors through research money, the social mission of medicine often gets neglected. This nation, and by extension its medical Continue Reading …
Re-designing the practice of Medicine
The traditional model of medical practice, where a solo physician controls the management decisions of his or her patients, is slowly yielding to a more collaborative and patient-centered model. Or is it? The general practice of medicine in the United Continue Reading …
The Dirigo Health Reforms
The Dirigo Health Reform Act of 2003 in the state of Maine was enacted to improve cost, quality, and access to care for all. Unfortunately, there appears to be little success with improving the numbers of Maine residents covered. In Continue Reading …