9.11.2001

New Poll Finds Overwhelming Support for Medical Liability Reform

In his address to Congress last night, President Obama touched on medical liability reform. I wish he had devoted more time and attention to this issue. Clearly it is an important concern of not only physicians but, as a new poll conducted by the Clarus Research Group and commissioned by Common Good and the Committee [...]

Seven things to watch for during Obama’s healthcare address tonight

President Obama will deliver a much anticipated address on healthcare reform tonight. There are lots of eyes and ears on this event. A reporter called me today to see if I would watch the address with her so that she could write about my reaction (I declined due to a scheduling conflict). I’m sure a [...]

Could the U.S. emergency medical system have saved Princess Diana?

After Princess Diana’s horrific accident in 1997, it took the ambulance 110 minutes to arrive at the hospital, which was only minutes away. This was not faulty behavior on part of the first responders. They were simply following the protocol of the French emergency medical system dubbed “stay and play,” where a well equipped medical [...]