Hope and Change or Hope We Have Some Change Left?

The following is fourth in a series of ten articles that originally appeared in the Indiana Medical Society’s monthly magazine “The Bulletin.” As President of the Indiana Medical Society over the past year, Dr. McGoff wrote on a wide variety of topics, most importantly the current condition of health care in the United States. These articles will help illustrate Dr. McGoff’s views and beliefs. This article appeared in the February 2009 issue, just after the Presidential Inauguration. _______________________________________________ A few weeks ago, we were witnesses to a truly momentous event in the annals of American history. Barack Obama was sworn in as the 44th President of the United States, the first African-American to do so. He was swept into office with a message of “Hope and Change.” But due to the profound economic challenges facing the country, we should all “Hope we have some Change” left in our pockets after he fulfills all of his campaign...

We’ve Taken Our Message to the Streets

The following is the first in a series of ten articles that originally appeared in the Indiana Medical Society's monthly magazine "The Bulletin." As President of the Indiana Medical Society over the past year, Dr. McGoff wrote on a wide variety of topics, most importantly the current condition of health care in the United States. These articles will help illustrate Dr. McGoff's views and beliefs. This article appeared in the October 2008 issue, prior to the Presidential election. _______________________________________________ What exactly does that mean? Have you heard all the buzz generated by our Presidential candidates about their great ideas to solve the health care crisis? Nothing, not a word. Sadly, it does not even make the top three issues that concern most Americans. As physicians, we know it is truly the 800-pound gorilla in the room and any proposed solution will make resolving the crisis of Social Security reform look like a cakewalk. So let us review some of the...