Tag Archives: Medicare

What I know about Social Security and the cost of living adjustment…

Posted on October 18, 2022 by Naomi

From personal experience. I’ve been extra-astounded at the crazy GOP political statements about getting rid of Social Security. Equally, I used to be astounded at the false claims that Social Security/Medicare will run out of funds in…[fill in some date … Continue reading →

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Let’s dig into what “concierge practice” medicine is offering

Posted on May 19, 2022 by Naomi

Although I’m never as pessimistic as my sister is, I agree entirely with her sharp comments about the current state of medicine. What provoked all this was a notice I received from my internist saying she was going exclusively into … Continue reading →

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I lost my MD

Posted on May 14, 2022 by Naomi

Well, I didn’t really “lose” her. She lost me, i.e., I have been dumped. I am her ex-patient. (Ever so tempted to adapt the Monty Python dead parrot sketch here but will control myself, given the “dead” part.) Oh, I … Continue reading →

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