Dr. Richard Feldman: Legislature must act to fix ‘surprise billing’
Past attempts to correct this problem legislatively in Indiana have been unsuccessful at the expense of Hoosiers seeking medical care.
Dr. Richard Feldman
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Richard Feldman: Marijuana should be treated more like alcohol
The acceptance clearly crosses political party lines, evidenced by the states that have passed legalization statutes and referendums.
Richard Feldman: Atrocities led to ethical standards for human trials
Their “medical” experiments punctuate Nazi Germany’s cruel, brutal and ruthless obsession to “cleanse” the world of Jews and other groups they considered unworthy of living.
Dr. Richard Feldman: Congress should pass Tobacco 21 legislation now
This legislation is an important part of the comprehensive effort to prevent youth initiation of a lifelong deadly addiction.
Let’s treat gun violence like a public health problem
We are currently entertaining changes in policy that sound good or intuitive but are not necessarily data-driven and evidenced-based.
Dr. Richard Feldman: Doc with novel treatment couldn’t get buy-in he needed
Doctor’s dream of creating muscular dystrophy treatment unfulfilled Bonsett watched nearly all the children slowly die.
Richard Feldman: Single-payer health care might be only future choice
America is the only highly developed country in the world that does not guarantee health care coverage for all people.
Richard Feldman: Legislature delivers mixed results for Hoosier health
Our poor Hoosier health is reflective of terrible lifestyle choices and lack of value placed on health by our policymakers.
Richard Feldman: We must root for courts to uphold Obamacare
The judge overstepped in ruling the entire ACA invalid.
Dr. Richard Feldman: Old cemeteries show lives cut short before vaccines
It is easy to take vaccines for granted since their very success, the elimination of diseases, makes their value invisible. It’s hard to appreciate what one does not experience.
Dr. Richard Feldman: Lawmakers can do much more to stem infant mortality
This program enables more confident, capable mothers who can better assure a more successful and healthy future for their children.
Dr. Richard Feldman: Marijuana could be part of answer to opioid abuse
There is more evidence that THC, especially when used in addictive patterns, may actually make it harder for some patients to stop using opioids and other addictive drugs.
Richard Feldman: Indiana must get serious about pathetic state of health
Tobacco use still is the leading cause of preventable disease and premature death, and the Hoosier state is mired in the human and economic losses due to its use.
Richard Feldman: The collateral damage of the war on opioids
Patients with legitimate chronic pain are commonly weaned down on dosage … or told they will no longer receive opioids.
Richard Feldman: Move to cut nicotine in smokes could be game changer
It is rather surprising that the FDA has moved so soon to regulate the nicotine content of cigarettes. It’s a bold and radical move that I thought would not take place for years.