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The Return of the House Call

Posted onOctober 19, 2016November 4, 2017AuthorBaylor MEERM 628

As the population ages, the medical needs of the oldest and most infirm are projected to greatly weigh on America’s healthcare system.  In an attempt to meet these needs in an economical manner, Healthcare Partners Affiliates Medical Group initiated a Continue Reading …

CategoriesAffordability & Delivery System, Baylor Journal Club, Health care costs, Journal Club

Appointments in 2 Weeks or Less for Newly Insured

Posted onOctober 3, 2016January 19, 2018AuthorCedric Dark, MD, MPH, FACEP

Many pundits and policy analysts were concerned that by expanding Medicaid, primary care capacity might be exceeded thus leading to longer wait times. That concern is one reason why the provided parity in payment between Medicare and Medicaid at the Continue Reading …

CategoriesAccess to Care, Employer Sponsored Health Insurance (ESHI), Medicaid, Primary Care

Election has Voters asking what’s next for ACA

Posted onSeptember 29, 2016September 23, 2016AuthorCedric Dark, MD, MPH, FACEP

“One big issue at stake in this election is President Obama’s signature domestic achievement: the Affordable Care Act. While Hillary Clinton wants to preserve and expand the law, Donald Trump would replace it with smaller measures to lower costs. From Continue Reading …

CategoriesAdvocacy

What Works? Three Laws that Prevent Gun Deaths

Posted onSeptember 26, 2016February 17, 2018AuthorBich-May Nguyen, MD, MPH

A number of laws have been passed at the state level to address firearm safety. Some laws loosen restrictions on gun ownership while others tighten restrictions on gun ownership. Not all firearm-related laws are effective. Researchers conducted a cross-sectional, state-level study Continue Reading …

CategoriesGun Violence

“I Also Believe in Background Checks”

Posted onSeptember 21, 2016September 17, 2016AuthorCedric Dark, MD, MPH, FACEP

A powerful political ad from Jason Kander (D) running for Senate in Missouri.

CategoriesAdvocacy, Gun Violence

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