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Massachusetts Considers New Approach to Health Care Costs

Posted by Adair Parr, MD, JD April 18, 2011 at 10:04 AM

Five years ago this week, Massachusetts became the first state to move toward universal health care for its residents. Now, Massachusetts is considering further reform–this time in the realm of health care payments. Proposals are being considered to replace the fee-for-service system. Governor Deval Patrick has emphasized that cost control is important and is proposing [...]

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How To Determine How You Get Coverage Under The ACA Starting in 2014

Posted by Adair Parr, MD, JD March 30, 2011 at 6:53 PM

Check out this handy guide from The Kaiser Family Foundation to help you determine how to receive health insurance coverage starting in 2014.   It guides you step by step through the process depending on the answer to each question.

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Is the Affordable Care Act (un)constitutional?

Posted by Benjamin Schaefer, MD February 27, 2011 at 1:06 PM

Being a native of Germany, I have always had a different perspective on health care in the United States. Coming from a country with near universal coverage, and somewhat naïve, I was surprised that when we were offered health insurance upon entering residency, some of my future colleagues opted to not have coverage for medication. [...]

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