U.S. Change in Mammogram Policy A First Step in Healthcare Reform?

A government panel unexpectedly raised the recommended age from 40 to 50 for women to undergo a mammogram, and then continue every two years. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force issued the startling recommendation, which was quickly rejected by the American Cancer Society. The ACS continues to recommend that women receive their first mammogram at [...]

Obama’s Already Made His Deal With the Doctors

One thing that I have noticed is that the fallout from President Obama’s speech has already begun as members of both parties begin to spin the speech. What is obvious, from Obama’s own words in his speech, is that he will pacify the doctors and look to take away our legal rights by insulating the medical community [...]