Opinion

Today I choose joy

One of my writing challenges is telling a story in as few words as possible. And so it was that when my husband read last week’s column about embracing both…

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Remembering John Prine

Note: Next month will mark the fourth anniversary of the death of one of our greatest singer-songwriters, John Prine, who succumbed to COVID-19. Prine, along with Jimmy Buffett and Gordon…



Progress at the Statehouse

There is good and not-so-good news in this legislative session. There are several bills headed for the governor’s signature. With a scheduled adjournment of March 14, 2024, there is little…





A rare life

With Feb. 29 being Rare Disease Day, I felt like it was a good time to talk about rare diseases and what it’s like to live with one. I’ve mentioned…


And it was so

I can’t remember when Mom told me this story. She was small, blond, vivacious, full of questions. She followed my every step like a faithful dog. And I liked it…


Past time to fix issues with prior authorization

I have been practicing long enough to remember the time when prior authorization (PA) by insurance companies for medications, procedures, testing, and other medical services occurred very infrequently. Physicians felt…