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Reforming Healthcare with Thinner Americans

I don’t mean to be simplistic. But America’s weight problem is bankrupting our healthcare system and killing us.

That extra helping of stuffing with gravy you had at the Thanksgiving table isn’t a problem if you exercise and it’s just a “treat.” But, unfortunately, for too many of us, the big portion, fatty food, and [...]

Breaking News: Patient Power’s Dog, T-Shirt, Foundation, and Book

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More about the Breast Cancer Screening Debate

I wrote about this a couple of weeks ago when it became clear the American Cancer Society was mulling over whether screening recommendations should be changed for breast and prostate cancers.

The concern, of course is, are some indolent, non-aggressive cancers suspected or discovered and patients are harmed with invasive tests and/or unnecessary or premature [...]

Diabetes at the Dog Park

You don’t have to go very far to hear someone’s pain about a serious health condition. Today I heard it at, of all places, the dog park where our pets can run free and play near my house. I go there most mornings with Candy the black lab and little Donovan, our new “Borkie” (7 [...]

Thumbing His Nose at an Arrogant Doctor

More and more people are telling me their own Powerful Patient stories. I love it!

I heard this one at lunch today in Las Vegas as I reconnected in-person with CLL friend Dave Garcia, 50, a veteran pit boss at the famous Bellagio casino.

Dave and I met via the Internet seven years ago after [...]

Are Some Hospitals Afraid of “Powerful Patients”?

Healthcare is a business. A huge one. And the financial health of many in the industry is at stake as healthcare reform legislation moves to the finish line. Will it protect higher rates for doctors? Will it provide for millions more people with robust insurance? Will doctors and clinics have more customers for expensive procedures? [...]