by Monty Self | Sep 20, 2022 | Opinion
One mantra of modern health care is, “Hand hygiene saves lives.” At hospitals, clinics and schools, it is emphasized continuously. The easiest way to avoid disease transmission is to wash your hands thoroughly and consistently. The practice dates back to 1846 when...
by Monty Self | Sep 13, 2022 | Opinion
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act has come under fire once more. And yet again Judge Reed O’Connor in Texas is at the center of the debate. O’Connor is most known for his 2018 ruling in Texas v Azar where he attempted to invalidate the ACA, even after the...
by Monty Self | Sep 6, 2022 | Opinion
She was a shut-in admitted to the telemetry unit. This was the latest of several readmissions that year, and we suspected that she could not afford the co-pays for her medication. When I inquired if she needed medication assistance, she admitted to not taking the...
by Monty Self | Aug 30, 2022 | Opinion
Nearly 40 children living the Gaza Strip and the West Bank have lost their lives so far in 2022. Most recently, 17 children were killed in the Gaza Strip from Aug. 5-7, and two more were killed by the actions of Israeli law enforcement on Aug. 9 in the West Bank. On...
by Monty Self | Aug 19, 2022 | Opinion
The United States spent $4.1 trillion on health care in 2020, which is around $12,530 per person and 19.7% of the nation’s gross domestic product. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, this only reflects a 9.7% increase over 2019, which is around 4% higher than the average...
