In American healthcare, we call those at the bottom of the caste system the Uninsurables. Reading this article on the WSJ health blog, you might conclude Uninsurables are about 15% of the population – but the article is only about people already looking for insurance on the individual market. Many, many people – me, for [...]
Fri, October 10 2008 » Uncategorized » No Comments
Despite my views on certain doctors , I do respect the doctors I interact with on a regular basis. This is intentional: I don’t bother with doctors I can’t respect. My PCP, Gastro, and C-R surgeon are all smart, caring people who excel at what they do while acknowledging that I alone am responsible for [...]
Tue, October 7 2008 » Uncategorized » No Comments
I’m listening to soft jazz at the moment – not because I want to, but because that’s the music playing while I’m on hold to the benefits administrator in my employer’s HR department. This morning I got a call from my medical supplier. They have an order for me ready to ship out, but my [...]
Mon, October 6 2008 » Uncategorized » 1 Comment
I’ve surprised myself at how easy it’s been to keep up with blogging – I am far more prolific than I expected, and satisfied that it was not a wasted effort setting this up. However, I need to take a break for several weeks to better attend my real world obligations. I will still post, [...]
Thu, October 2 2008 » Uncategorized » No Comments
A novel crime against decency by Duncan Cross
