Monthly Archives: May 2019

More Can Be Less

Posted on May 29, 2019 by ddxdx

Consider these two facts: The United States spends more per capita on healthcare than any other nation. 2. The United States is the only developed country in the world where life expectancy has declined in recent years. How does one … Continue reading →

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Get Better

Posted on May 26, 2019 by ddxdx

Maybe you’ve heard the statistic quoted that Idaho is last (or near) among states in doctors per capita. If medicine was a simple business that ratio might mean the dearth of physicians would ensure doctors in Idaho are among the … Continue reading →

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Quit Griping; Get to Work

Posted on May 15, 2019 by ddxdx

The favorite pastime of the day seems to be railing against government. Isn’t that what these editorial pages are for? If you can’t find a good word to say about your government, then I think you ought to join it. … Continue reading →

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New Rules

Posted on May 8, 2019 by ddxdx

Darrell had finally gotten his small office just the way he wanted it. When he’d been hired last year as the Coordinator for the Liaison and Edification of Administrative Rules (CLEAR) he’d had a thorough introduction to the state health … Continue reading →

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Blanche and Dennis

Posted on May 2, 2019 by ddxdx

Blanche had the dinner done for the “boys” as she called them. She checked for the ingredients for tomorrows dinner and said good bye to the hashers who would do the dishes and clean up. “Make sure you get that … Continue reading →

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