Tag Archives: medical administration

Should a Medical College Dean Take Money from Pharma?

Posted on January 19, 2013 by Deep

One of the first posts I wrote here, was a about how pharmaceutical reps provide lunch for physicians while presenting information about a medication that they are promoting.  The post, and others like it, have generated visceral reactions on the … Continue reading →

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Daily Docblock: Denied Edition

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Deep

  It seems the doc-blockage never stops. A particular thorn in my side has been Care Core. They manage imaging services for an insurance that we accept and often deny coverage for CT scans. Once the requested test is denied, the physician may … Continue reading →

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The Medical Press Release

Posted on May 27, 2011 by Deep

 You may have noticed the rash of medical news spewing from your favorite news outlets with greater frequency. As a medical professional you probably cringe as you envision the calls that are about to flood your office, “Doctor Smith, I … Continue reading →

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Lobby Christmas Tree

Posted on December 13, 2010 by Deep

An Announcement from The Holy Profit Medical Center. “Holy Profit Medical Center” is a series of fake satirical press releases and news articles from an imaginary hospital. . .  The Holy Profit Medical Center today named Bess E. Morass to the new post of … Continue reading →

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