Physicians need to be part of the overall wellness process
After nearing the brink of political collapse, Congress and the President reached agreement on a plan for deficit reduction. Part of the agreement is that a “super committee”will cut an additional $1.5 trillion from the federal budget. Cuts are being considered for a range of programs, including Medicare. As director of a wellness program for retirees, however, I remain acutely concerned about the impact Medicare cuts will have on …