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04/10/2013

Reflections: A Brief History of Healthcare Reform in America

 Original Commentary by BEI Young Professionals member Charley Willison.
As far back as the 1930s, the American public has been generally supportive of guaranteeing access to health insurance and healthcare for all people.6,1  However, substantial ch…

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03/21/2013

Climate Change and Vulnerability

Original Commentary by BEI Young Professionals member Charley Willison.
The world’s climate is changing, causing temperatures as well as sea levels to rise, and increased variability in weather events1.  Weather and climate have considerable effects…

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03/21/2013

Climate Change and Vulnerability

Original Commentary by BEI Young Professionals member Charley Willison.
The world’s climate is changing, causing temperatures as well as sea levels to rise, and increased variability in weather events1.  Weather and climate have considerable effects…

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02/08/2013

Inequity in the U.S. – The Importance of Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA)

Original commentary by BEI Young Professionals Charley Willison.
In order to achieve and maintain good health, utilization and access to healthcare services is a key necessity (Sade, 1430.)  Healthcare can prevent or ameliorate disease and disability,…

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01/20/2013

It’s Legal For Some Insurers To Discriminate Based On Genes

[NPR, David Schultz] Getting the results of a genetic test can be a bit like opening Pandora’s box. You might learn something useful or interesting, or you might learn that you’re likely to develop an incurable disease later on in life.
The…

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01/10/2013

When the Doctor Returns to Doctoring

What is the meaning of continuing medical education for physicians who have taken a prolonged leave of absence, or who have been out of practice for a period of time and then return?  With no current regulations, Dr. Pauline Chen explores the boundari…

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