Jeffrey S.Barkin, MD

3/31/12 - This has been quite the week! The arguments heard at The Supreme Court around the Accountable Care Act have led to much discussion about healthcare delivery in the United States. I have been impressed with how this case has led many people around the country to learn about and discuss issues related to healthcare financing. Numerous and wonderful talks and programs have been made that address core issues in health care. T.R. Reid recently made a PBS program highlighting what is going right in American health care. He shows several communities that have embraced emerging health delivery models such as Accountable Care Organizations (ACO’s) and Patient Centered Medical Homes (PCMH). Here is a link to the program which is sure to put a smile on your faces and truly warm your hearts.... Read more....