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>Hypothetical end of life dilemma

>Suppose there was a patient, Mr. B., with adenocarcinoma, a fast growing malignancy that begins in the liver, the pancreas, or another intestinal organ. Although the patient has lived twice the predicted 3 month life expectancy, the cancer has finally spread throughout the body – to the liver, the lungs, the intestines, and, now, the … Continue reading

Hypothetical end of life dilemma

Suppose there was a patient, Mr. B., with adenocarcinoma, a fast growing malignancy that begins in the liver, the pancreas, or another intestinal organ. Although the patient has lived twice the predicted 3 month life expectancy, the cancer has finally spread throughout the body – to the liver, the lungs, the intestines, and, now, the … Continue reading

Medicare fees tied to reporting

“Pay for Performance” (P4P, sometimes called “Pay for Play” by some of us who aren’t fond of the scheme) just got a huge boost from Congress. Expect to see more docs carrying computers equipped to run an “electronic medical record” (EMR) around the office. And don’t be surprised to see more solo and small group … Continue reading

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