EMR - No Neo-Luddites in Endoscopy: Embrace and Interface

If you are unfa­mil­iar with the term, the Lud­dites in Eng­land of the early nine­teenth cen­tury dis­ap­proved of the indus­trial rev­o­lu­tion, and wrecked fac­to­ries by indus­trial sab­o­tage to protest the replace­ment of their skilled labor jobs by machin­ery. Their attempted social de-evolution led Lud­dites to exe­cu­tion or trans­porta­tion to Aus­tralia. Many today, wish­ing for return to a qui­eter, calmer, slower exis­tence, believe that the Lud­dites may have been on to something.

If you lean toward the neo-Luddite, you might elect to avoid EMR like the plague (In fact, you won't find much dis­pute in med­i­cine that the plague is in fact a good thing to avoid, so per­haps the anal­ogy is not a great one). We all know peo­ple who don't have an email address (gasp!), which in our era is like not being sure how to use a tele­phone or play a CD (Although come to think of it, this anal­ogy may have holes as well.

Medical Fraud: A Big Dollar Concern

With reports about identity fraud making waves throughout the news media, it's especially important for those looking at the American health care industry to consider a specific kind of identity fraud that can be especially expensive for victims. Medical fraud is commonly defined as any kind of identity theft that facilitates the use of insurance or medical information which allows for an unauthorized individual to get access to medical insurance, medical care or other services, or that in some cases, allows for false billing or funneling money directly from the victim to the fraud perpetrator. Learning more about it can help you avoid medical bankruptcies or other problems.

The Numbers on Medical Fraud

Affordable Care Act (Obamacare): Now That It Is Ruled Constitutional, What Does It Mean

Here is what we know about President Obama's health care reform system in a simplified way after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled it to be constitutional. Aside from its political aspects, the court's decision was a victory for all Americans. After digesting the decision, following are the different provisions of the law affecting the citizens and others.

1. If You Are a Young Adult: If you are under 26 you will be covered under your parents insurance if hey have any. Otherwise starting 2014 you have to buy your own insurance if not covered by that of your parents, by your employer or a government program. Otherwise, you must pay penalty prescribed by the law.

2.If You Have a Low to Middle Income: Starting 2014 you will be covered by Medicaid if you earn less than 133% of the federal poverty line, presently set at $14,856.

The Patient Protection And Affordable Health Care Act - Is Obamacare Healthy For America?

The American public is totally divided about the merits and demerits of Obamacare. The whole episode has also become a contentious political issue. However, people who oppose the Health Care Act seldom understand the true benefits that it can bring to the people of America.

The main focus of the Act is to bring as many people as possible under health insurance coverage. When the Act is enforced, people would be adequately covered by health insurance, and enjoy the benefits of Obamacare. Here is a brief overview of the real benefits of the Affordable Health Care Act.

First of all, insurance companies will not be allowed to discriminate based on the pre-existing conditions of applicants.