STAT recently published Part I of a series of articles entitled, “The Medicine Hunters.” Part I – takes you through cancer fighting drug trials, the good and the bad. Can you imagine feeling as though you are waging war with your own body? Cancerous tumors grow fast and sometime deeply within your face, hands, etc. […]
What Is The Difference Between An MD And A DO?
A recent American Medical Association (AMA) article, “DO vs. MD: How much does the medical school degree type matter?”, outlines the similarities and differences of the two types of medical degrees – MD (doctor of medicine), and DO (doctor of osteopathic medicine), why potential medical students should be well informed about both and why patients […]
AI Surgeries-Is It Myth or Emerging Technology-You Decide
Forbes magazine contributor recently wrote, Robotic Surgery Is Cool, But Here Is How 5G Will Really Transform Health Care, let’s you know that we have not yet begun to imagine the future of health care. [READ MORE]
Direct Primary Care Summit 2019 – Student Testimonial
Finding Medicine Again Growing up, I watched as my parents touched the lives of community members in our small country town through their medical practice. Every trip to the grocery store was like doing rounds. Everyone would approach and tell me stories of how my parents helped cure their illness or helped their loved one […]
Viewpoint from Beth Haynes, MD – BRI Medical Director
Recently I sat down to write a short comment on the recent HHS plan to tackle one aspect of rising pharmaceutical prices. In trying to comprehend this one small piece of our healthcare economy juggernaut, I was impressed yet again by the complexity of moving parts. Anyone who tells you they know what will happen […]