Monthly Archives: December 2008

Wellness, Stress and the American Health Care System

A number of years ago, changes in my life style led to a transition from working as an RN in Emergency Departments to a private practice in hypnotherapy. I had no idea the impact this would have on my life … Continue reading

Posted in Health Care Costs & Stress, Stress, Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Cost Shifting Quantified

Many people are aware of the principle of Cost Shifting as it pertains to health care financing.  A study released last week has attached some figures to this practice. As consumers and employers are struggling to pay the steadily increasing … Continue reading

Posted in Health Care Costs & Stress | Leave a comment

From Autos to Incubators

I just loved reading yesterday’s article in the New York Times “Looking Under the Hood and Seeing an Incubator” .  Industrialized nations have been gifting expensive, used incubators to developing nations. This seems like a generous gesture. But, too often … Continue reading

Posted in Health Care Costs & Stress | Leave a comment