Writing about health insurance and health care issues cannot be done without reference to politics. This segment of the economy is highly regulated and there is never a time when new laws aren’t being proposed. The good news is that… Continue Reading
One of my least favorite things to do is shop for a car. The industry is infamous for lack of transparency. Prices may be different if you buy it in a different city. Sometimes it’s an emotional purchase because we… Continue Reading
A recent episode of “Madam Secretary” takes us through an exercise of how the “anti-vaxx” movement might play out. Two children are infected with measles following a trip. Both fall gravely ill, but eventually recover, however one has complications that… Continue Reading
“Busy Brain” nights when I simply cannot shut off my brain to go to sleep may cause me to turn on the TV for some mindless program that will hopefully, put me to sleep. In the process, I will be… Continue Reading
One definition of madness: Doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. While this statement has been inaccurately attributed to Einstein, it doesn’t take Einstein to know that it could easily define stupidity. So, as we… Continue Reading
In this column, I often lament that fact that there is so little transparency in health care. It is one of the biggest frustrations for consumers. The Prescription Drug cost component of this system is no exception. PBS and Kaiser… Continue Reading
I have continually lamented the fact that there is little transparency in health care pricing. One favorite example is to ask “If you went into Costco, filled your cart and were expected to pay whatever they charged, would you?” You… Continue Reading
In my last column I shared a touching story from the husband of an organ donor recipient. Unfortunately, I had to abbreviate the letter for space limitations. Those that have read the entire piece have told me that it moved… Continue Reading
The last column that I wrote was about five months ago as I planned my re-entry into aNewsCafe with a discussion about my frustration with our divisive political climate. My column was poised and ready to go when a lack… Continue Reading
Event Title: Wildfires and Climate Change: The Connections and the Solutions for a Sustainable Future When: Friday, February 1, 2019 at 7pm Where: First United Methodist Church 1825 East St. Redding, Ca 96001 Event Description: This is a free, special… Continue Reading
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