Medical errors may be the third leading cause of death in the United States, a new study contends. Johns Hopkins University researchers analyzed eight years of U.S. data and concluded that more than 250,000 people died each year due to medical errors. If confirmed, that would make medical errors the third leading cause…(Read More)
I attended a seminar on Social Security recently where the principal topic was how to decide when to begin collecting benefits. The expert leading the program advised people who have a family history of heart disease, cancer, and/or dying at a relatively early age should start taking benefits earlier than later. On the other…(Read More)
Its the time of year when 1099 and W-2 forms start to arrive in the mail, and many people slide them in a drawer and shudder. The tax man cometh soon….but it can wait, many believe. If you have ever visited the office of an accountant between February 15th and April 15th, you…(Read More)
Today is President’s Day, and so we offer a test of knowledge and some interesting facts. Which president’s death has been characterized as an assassination by some and as the result of medical malpractice by others? Choose one before looking at the answer below. ___Abraham Lincoln ___John F. Kennedy ___James Garfield ___William McKinley…(Read More)
Everyone has ordered an entrée at a restaurant and had the wrong meal brought to their table. Not a big deal. I once had an oil change on my car and the mechanic forgot to put the drain plug back in the motor. That was more serious. Filling and dispensing prescriptions, one would think…(Read More)