Daily Archives: June 10, 2009

Replacing Yourself to Middle Age

Did you know that thirty to forty percent of elective angioplasties, spinal fusions, knee and hip replacements are not necessary? Actually, that smattering of statistics didn’t bother me as much as the word elective. It is hard to believe insurance companies approve these procedures. It is hard to believe that consumers of health care want these things. It is hard to believe doctors are suggesting these things. What motivates this unbelievable cycle of major medical consumption?

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