Your doctor is out and unable to see you now. Not out for lunch or out on vacation — but... Read more...
No one needs another outrage to worry about, but here’s one that could literally be your last worry. Our hospitals... Read more...
In these sultry, dog days of August, the Lowdown presents a summer picnic of political snacks, meaty developments, both sweet and sour sides, and--of course--some mixed nuts. Read more...
What if drug marketers had to tell us the details of every under-the-table payment (aka bribes) that they make to... Read more...
Butterflies waft across a beautiful field of spring flowers. A delightful young family bicycles joyously down a country lane. A couple... Read more...
It’s frightening to watch the Texas legislature in action, but it can also be entertaining–in the same way a freak show... Read more...
In a show of their selfless commitment to reform, a gaggle of health-industry lobbyists trotted out with President Obama last... Read more...
Now is the time for boldness! Instead, we’re getting Baucusness. Sen. Max Baucus, that is–Montana Democrat, chair of the Senate Finance Committee,... Read more...
Harry Truman said, “No man should be allowed to be president who doesn’t understand hogs.” That’s never been more true... Read more...
How messed up is America’s health-care system? Consider the case of the Leavitts. Anne and her husband Dixie, both in... Read more...
David Lubar is the author of a funny Q&A piece about HMOs that has made the rounds on the Internet.... Read more...