How much does it cost? Even doctor is stumped - Commercial Appeal

Published: March 19, 2012
by Dr. Manoj Jain

Rarely do people think about medical costs when there is a medical emergency or an urgent need for a test. Recently, I was in such a situation.

A few days after a 22-hour international flight, the calf muscle in my right leg began to ache. If it were not for the recent flight, or if I were not a doctor, I would have just let it pass. Read More

Doctors in private practices are now joining hospital staffs - Washington Post

Published: March 13, 2012
by Dr. Manoj Jain

Fifteen years ago, I proudly hung a sign outside my office with my name followed by “MD.” I had started my own business.

A small private medical practice is much like a mom-and-pop store, where the doctor has the autonomy to decide the hours, which insurance to accept, which patients to see and how much to charge.Read More