Opinion

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…

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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…



Embracing both sorrow & hope

You can embrace both sorrow and hope. The fireplace was warm and glowing. My Pecan Praline Latte was deliciously sweet. My heart was sad. Life was, again, going in a…