Tag Archives: Medicare

The ethics of double-dipping

Posted on February 20, 2013 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

If you’re worried about the future and being without medicine, and if your doctor won’t give you extra, what can you do? Do doubt the thought of finding a different or second doctor has crossed your mind.  But does this … Continue reading →

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Curious Message from the AMA

Posted on November 6, 2011 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

At least for now, things are looking bad for doctors treating Medicare patients, with a nearly 30% pay cut coming January 2012, unless Congress intervenes. So the AMA has been sending messages to doctors about our options for 2012, including … Continue reading →

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Week 19 – Question of the Week: Do doctors seem scared by the medical establishment?

Posted on August 11, 2011 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

Week 19: 2011-08-12 This week I was thinking about all the rules with which physicians must comply.  Here’s a few off the top of my head: Be licensed by state Completely annual continuing education requirements according to license and specialty … Continue reading →

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