what is the definition of EXTORTION ?

Here is a definition  of extortion:https://legaldictionary.net/extortion/  This DOJ action seem very similar to the DOJ recent action against CVS Biden’s DOJ taking its last swing for the fences In Settling Fraud Case, N.Y. Medicare Advantage Insurer, CEO Will Pay Up to $100M https://www.medpagetoday.com/practicemanagement/medicolegal/113546 It’s one of the first to accuse a data mining firm of […]

Chronic pain pts not the only high acuity patients having trouble getting their medications

An insurance CEO was gunned down. Malignant health care system in Kansas explains reaction. https://coloradonewsline.com/2024/12/23/an-insurance-ceo-was-gunned-down-malignant-health-care-system-in-kansas-explains-reaction/ I remember the room so clearly. It was a small conference space in the Concord Monitor newspaper office in New Hampshire, scarcely big enough for two people. I had ducked into the room to make a phone call to a […]

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Another “I’m not comfortable pharmacist” throwing a intractable chronic pain pt into COLD TURKEY WITHDRAWAL

From this interaction between this pt and this pharmacist – which is really the MOST UNCOMFORTABLE? I am going to share – again- the graphic that explains the potential comorbidity complication – or cause additional comorbidity issues – from under/untreated pain. One of the very basic functions of the practice is the starting, changing or […]

Merry Xmas & Happy Holidays

Hopefully, the vast majority of you will have this day off to enjoy it with family and friends For those of you who don’t.. thank you for being there for those who are or become ill.. or just suffer from forgetfulness and/or procrastination !