A recent article published by Kaiser Health News and The Chicago Tribune attempted to determine which procedures physicians felt were the most unnecessary in hopes of freeing patients from additional expenses. In their article the authors reference the “Choosing Wisely” campaign, a brainchild of the American Board of Internal Medicine that attempts to pinpoint five […]
Doctors Generate More Than $1.6 Trillion in Economic Activity
A new report by the American Medical Association found that physicians who participate in patient care generated more than $1.6 trillion in economic spending and supported 10 million jobs nationwide in 2012 alone. The study noted that physicians had a larger national economic impact than other industries like higher education and legal services. “Spending on […]
More than 600 Minnesotans Running Boston Marathon
The Boston Marathon is under way and more than 600 runners from the great state of Minnesota have decided to trek the 26.2 miles through one of our nation’s most historic cities. Included in the 600 Minnesotans are 212 runners who are heading back to Boston to finish what they started last year. Those individuals […]
Vikings Lineman Suffers Gruesome Ankle Injury
Vikings offensive lineman Josh Samuda will miss the entire 2014-15 season after suffering a gruesome leg injury during non-contact drills on Tuesday. Samuda underwent surgery Wednesday to repair a broken fibula, a dislocated ankle and deltoid ligament damage he suffered while participating in a non-contract team workout. A source close to the situation said more […]
The Sad State of the Medical Landscape in 2014
The Daily Beast recently published an article titled, “Why Your Doctor Hates His Job – How Being a Doctor Became the Most Miserable Profession.” The article takes a close look at the harsh reality of the medical landscape and the role physicians play in this equation. Today, I’m going to give my perspective on the […]
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