Can the process get any more complicated? In this chapter of the book “Healthcare From The Trenches”, Alejandro Badia, M.D. discusses: Medical insurance: a necessary evil of our society EOB (explanation of benefits) Factors that are driving up the cost of healthcare Authorization is a four letter word Who is best to know what is… Continue Reading
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Dr. Badia Discusses Chapter 8 – The Hospital System Behemoths and Bureaucracy
Specialty walk-in centers are still an emerging trend Alejandro Badia, M.D. discusses the chapter 8 of the book #HealthcareFromTheTrenches named “The Hospital System Behemoths and Bureaucracy.” The move of orthopedic care away from the hospital to urgent care centers, and perhaps to specialized orthopedic urgent care has been demonstrated, although in somewhat lethargic fashion due… Continue Reading
Discussion on “Chapter 7: Government Interference and The Politics of Medicine”
What should be the role of the government when it comes to Healthcare? Alejandro Badia, M.D. discusses the chapter 7 of the book #HealthcareFromTheTrenches named “Government Interference and The Politics of Medicine.” There is a huge cost of not providing appropriate and timely hand care, but also a major benefit when that investment is made… Continue Reading
Discussion on “Chapter 6: There’s No End: The Ongoing Education of a Doctor”
Do physicians need a level playing field in healthcare markets as other industries seem to enjoy? Alejandro Badia, M.D. discusses the chapter 6 of the book #HealthcareFromTheTrenches named “There’s No End: The Ongoing Education of a Doctor.” This chapter is eye opening, especially for fellow physicians. It delves in #medicaleducation, the outgoing education in a… Continue Reading
Dr. Alejandro Badia discusses “Chapter 5: Forging A New Path” #HealthcareFromTheTrenches
How to streamline healthcare? How can healthcare be better delivered? Alejandro Badia, M.D. discusses the chapter 5 of the book #HealthcareFromTheTrenches named “Forging A New Path.” Dr. Alejandro Badia also mentions two books he uses at his practice Badia Hand to Shoulder Center, the “The Endangered Customer” by Richard R. Shapiro that teaches how to… Continue Reading
Alejandro Badia, M.D. Discusses the Chapter 4 “Cats, Colleagues and Collaboration”
Chapter 4 of the book Healthcare From The Trenches Alejandro Badia, M.D. from Badia Hand to Shoulder Center discusses the chapter 4 of the book #HealthcareFromTheTrenches named “Cats, Colleagues and Collaboration.” Sitting at The Surgical Center at Doral, he explains that is difficult to get cats to follow one leader and work together. That’s very… Continue Reading
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Dr. Badia Discusses the Chapter 3 of the Medical Book #HealthcareFromTheTrenches
Entering Medical Practice: The Inside Story In chapter 3, Alejandro Badia, M.D. explains what it takes to enter the medical practice, including all the training that physicians have to go through. He also shares some patient stories in his years working as a Miami Hand Surgeon at Badia Hand to Shoulder Center.
Are Americans Overpaying for Healthcare?
Listen to what Dr. Badia has to say about this Do you agree that it’s ok to pay something for Healthcare? Is it important to have some skin on the game? Dr. Badia thinks about this as having some responsibility. Your thoughts?.
Core Principles of OrthoNOW Specialty Orthopedic Walk In Clinic
One of the core principles when we developed OrthoNOW is to educate the patient and the referral sources. To learn about OrthoNOW, visit https://www.orthonowcare.com.