Soaring U.S. Healthcare Costs Part 2: The Proposal

Reading Time: 5 minutes In this article, I my proposal for how we can reduce the costs of healthcare by implementing a system of periodic assessments of CPT codes and costs. I am not suggesting that all CPT codes are unnecessary or wasteful. My point is that there is a lack of periodic reassessment of healthcare costs associated with caring for people with Type 2 diabetes. Such a reassessment would likely find better explanations for what causes high blood sugar and diabetes in adults and better, less costly ways to treat it. Two basic…

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Price for Profit: Strategies Beyond Arithmetic

Reading Time: 3 minutes INTERVIEW ON THE PRICE OF BUSINESS SHOW, MEDIA PARTNER OF THIS SITE. Recently Kevin Price, Host of the nationally syndicated Price of Business Show, welcomed Maureen Edwards to provide another commentary in a series. The Maureen Edwards Commentaries In the world of business, correctly pricing your products or services is crucial for survival. It’s an intricate balance of art and science, with a multitude of internal and external factors at play. More than just choosing a price, it involves careful calculation of costs, recognizing your value, securing your paycheck, and…

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What You Need To Know Prior to Going to the Hospital

Reading Time: 5 minutes INTERVIEW ON THE PRICE OF BUSINESS SHOW, MEDIA PARTNER OF THIS SITE. Recently Kevin Price, Host of the nationally syndicated Price of Business Show, interviewed Dr. David Wilcox. Health Transparency: The Real Truth with Dr. David Wilcox     No one enjoys going to a hospital for care. You lose your independence, you are on a different schedule and you usually have to wear a gown that exposes your entire backside. However, being prepared for your hospital experience is a must. There are many things that can remain in your control and have…

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What to Know Before You Go to the Hospital

Reading Time: 9 minutes No one enjoys going to the hospital, but sometimes it’s a necessity. A hospital stay means a loss of your independence and submitting yourself to being in a different environment on a different schedule than your normal routine. If you have a condition that can be better managed in a setting where you have access to 24/7 medical professionals, then going to the hospital is a no-brainer. Having pain shooting through your right groin area, only to find out that you have a ruptured appendix, warrants a trip to the…

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