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August 08, 2017

Video Showing How Allergy Vials are Made for Allergy Shots

Our office has created a new video showing how allergy vials are made for patients undergoing allergy shots . Check it out! There are essentially 3 steps: Step 1: Create graded dilutions of all allergic items (i.e., cats, dogs, trees, grasses, ragweed, etc). This is called the allergy board. Step 2: Based on allergy test results , the actual serum used to inject into patients is made. The more severe the allergy, the more dilute the initial concentration used. The more mild the al…
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May 20, 2013

Hospital Charges vs Surgeon Charges

Some of the most bitter complaints I get from patients are their hospital bills. Apparently, this complaint is not unique to me given numerous media articles about perceived outrageous hospital charges for seemingly simple procedures ( article #1 and article #2 ). The healthcare system as it currently stands establishes 2 separate charges (surgeon and hospital) with any type of procedure performed in a hospital (even if not in an operating room). There is even a 3rd charge if anesthesia is…
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August 27, 2012

Same Doctor Visit, Double The Cost

On August 26, 2012, the Wall Street Journal published a story describing a situation whereby a patient who sees a physician employed by a hospital essentially pays double out-of-pocket what they would have paid for the same exact office visit with a physician NOT employed by the hospital. I actually wrote about this situation in January 21, 2012. Beyond what the Wall Street Journal reported, what's going on? Assuming all things equal whereby a private practice physician and a ho…
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January 21, 2012

Hospital-Based Practice Versus Physician Private Practice

The other day, an astute patient of mine asked what the difference is between a physician who works for a hospital (hospital-based practice) versus a physician run private practice. After all, a patient still sees a physician in either case... Is there an actual difference from a patient's perspective??? Assuming all things equal whereby a private practice physician and a hospital-based physician are equally competent and the supporting staff for each are both equally good (such a…
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