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On AlterNet: doctors

Stories, blog posts, and videos tagged as "doctors"

How Rep. Mike Ross Made $1.5 Million From the Health Industry, Then Proceeded to Sabotage Reform

How Rep. Mike Ross Made $1.5 Million From the Health Industry, Then Proceeded to Sabotage Reform

David Waldman, Daily Kos AlterNet: PEEK. September 22, 2009.
The Arkansas blue dog sold a pharmacy he owned to a company with a keen interest in the health care debate. Unsurprisingly, he made a killing.

A Majority of Doctors Want You to Have a Public Option -- So What's the Hold-Up?

A Majority of Doctors Want You to Have a Public Option -- So What's the Hold-Up?

dday, Hullabaloo AlterNet: PEEK. September 15, 2009.
According to the New England Journal of Medicine, 62.9 percent of American physicians favor a plan with both public and private insurance options.

450,000 Can’t Be Wrong About Health Care Reform

450,000 Can’t Be Wrong About Health Care Reform

Robert Greenwald, Brave New Films AlterNet: Health and Wellness. July 30, 2009.
The U.S. has a catastrophically fragmented system that provides incentives for sick care instead of prevention.

Architects of Healthcare Reform Face Critical Shortage of Primary Care Docs

Architects of Healthcare Reform Face Critical Shortage of Primary Care Docs

Christopher Moraff, The Philadelphia Tribune. July 14, 2009.
America is suffering from a serious lack of primary care doctors. And if you think things are bad now, just wait.

Karl Rove Thinks He's Smarter Than 2,900 Doctors Regarding McCain's Health

Karl Rove Thinks He's Smarter Than 2,900 Doctors Regarding McCain's Health

ZP Heller, Brave New Films AlterNet: Election 2008. October 27, 2008.
Rove twists NY Times medical reporter's findings in McCain's favor.

Cancer Expert Discusses Dangers of McCain's Health Record Secrecy

Cancer Expert Discusses Dangers of McCain's Health Record Secrecy

ZP Heller, Meet the Bloggers AlterNet: Health and Wellness. October 4, 2008.
From Friday's "Meet the Bloggers."

Why Is the Corporate Press Censoring Attempts to Discuss McCain's Health Records?

Why Is the Corporate Press Censoring Attempts to Discuss McCain's Health Records?

ZP Heller, Brave New Films AlterNet: Video. September 29, 2008.
Right-Wing shock jocks wield their influence.

Friday's Debate: Ask McCain to Release his Medical Records

Friday's Debate: Ask McCain to Release his Medical Records

Robert Greenwald, Brave New PAC AlterNet: Video. September 24, 2008.
Get Jim Lehrer to question McCain about his records during the first debate.

Over 2,200 Doctors Agree: John McCain Should Release His Medical Records

Over 2,200 Doctors Agree: John McCain Should Release His Medical Records

ZP Heller, Brave New Films AlterNet: Video. September 18, 2008.
Why is McCain so secretive about his health history?

2,000 Doctors Call on McCain to Release His Medical Records

2,000 Doctors Call on McCain to Release His Medical Records

Staff, Brave New Films AlterNet: PEEK. September 17, 2008.
The state of McCain's health has become an increasingly important issue in the general election.

John McCain's Health Records Must Be Released!

John McCain's Health Records Must Be Released!

Robert Greenwald, Brave New Films AlterNet: Election 2008. September 14, 2008.
Why has McCain been so secretive about his health history?

How Long Will Your Doctor Continue Accepting Private Insurance?

How Long Will Your Doctor Continue Accepting Private Insurance?

Maggie Mahar, Health Beat. July 18, 2008.
Doctors are getting fed up with private insurers. Here's a look at what out-of-pocket costs could look like for patients.

The Myth of the Elective C-Section

The Myth of the Elective C-Section

Miriam Pérez, RH Reality Check. July 15, 2008.
The media give the impression women opt for c-sections for the sake of convenience. In fact, the procedure is often pushed by doctors.

Tracking Pharma Gifts to Doctors

Tracking Pharma Gifts to Doctors

Megan Tady, The American Prospect. October 11, 2007.
A slow wheel is beginning to turn in Congress in favor of forcing Big Pharma to disclose the amount of change it's dropping into doctors' pockets.