Monthly Archives: January 2025

Coding Mastodons

Posted on January 28, 2025 by ddxdx

Coding Mastodons Sid and his partners sat around the conference table upstairs from the clinic. They met monthly at 6:30 AM so they could dispense with the clinic business and go off to hospital rounds and then get back to … Continue reading →

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Now What?

Posted on January 23, 2025 by ddxdx

What Next? So, the talk is that the Republicans want to get rid of Medicaid. OK, but what next? There would be lots of ways to walk this program back. Let me remind you, nobody likes it. Doctors hate it … Continue reading →

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Who Are These Guys?

Posted on January 23, 2025 by ddxdx

Who Are These Guys? Well, I’m sure you’ve realized by now that the Idaho legislature is in session. I forgive you if you haven’t. Most Idahoans don’t even know who represents them in the legislature. I know this from experience. … Continue reading →

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Coroner Story: Cold and Dark

Posted on January 6, 2025 by ddxdx

Cold Dark Sid had a garage that could be a refuge. Table saw, work bench, but damn cold in the winter. Frost on the inside of the south windows when it got below 20 outside. But it was barely freezing … Continue reading →

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Faith or Dynamite

Posted on January 6, 2025 by ddxdx

Faith or Dynamite If Trumps nominees, Kennedy for Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Dr. Oz to direct Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) are able to get confirmed by the Republican Senate, which I think they will, … Continue reading →

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