According to the Mayo Clinic, more than 100,000 Americans are waiting for an organ transplant. Some states have considered trying to solve the shortage of donor organs by requiring the legal owners of the aforementioned organs to “opt out” if they don’t want to give away thousands of dollars worth of organs for free at time of death.
Author: Devon Herrick
Smartphones are the Future of Physician Visits
In the past I predicted that online technology would boost telemedicine. I don’t just mean you can use your cellphone to call, email or text your doctor. I’m talking about all the apps and peripherals that could be attached to that powerful minicomputer you keep in your pocket or purse.
Medicare: Seniors, Don’t Fall for this Medical Equipment Scam
There is an old Medicare scam out there that is increasingly a problem. It basically involves calling seniors and offering them something for free. Everyone loves free! Seniors with health issues are especially prone to think more care is better than less. When there are 60 million people on Medicare, it’s bound to attract fraudsters.
Pharmacists Should be Able to Dispense More Drugs without a Prescription
At my local Kroger grocery store there is a waiting area next to the pharmacy with a room that says Consultations. The waiting area is rarely used. There is only the occasional person whose prescription is being filled. The consultation room is generally only used for those occasions when a pharmacist administers a vaccine. It’s mostly…