Category Archives: Healthcare reform

The Nursing Shortage by Pat Iyer

The supply of nurses in hospitals can be compared to a pipeline. Fewer people are entering nursing school (the opening of the pipe). As nurses age, they reduce their working hours and eventually retire. The pipe has developed leaks, as … Continue reading

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Doctor Group Files Suit Attacking Health Care Reform by Pat Iyer

A New Jersey doctors’ organization, New Jersey Physicians, has gone to court to block implementation of the health care bill signed by President Obama. At least three suits were filed right after the bill was signed, claiming it was unconstitutional. … Continue reading

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Are there frivolous lawsuits? By Pat Iyer

The other day, a woman who sells healthcare insurance made a casual comment to me about how insurance rates are affected by frivolous lawsuits. Let’s be clear. There are two kinds of medical malpractice claims: those that settle or go … Continue reading

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