Medicare Control of Cost - Huffington Post

Published: August 31, 2012
by Dr. Manoj Jain

As I approach my 50th birthday, I worry about Medicare not being there for me when I become eligible. I have some inside knowledge about Medicare. My parents and in-laws are patients on Medicare. As a doctor, I am a provider for Medicare, and as a public health educator I am a consultant for a Medicare quality improvement organization. Read More

Sikh Temple massacre shows violent thoughts, words lead to actions - Commercial Appeal

Published: August 10, 2012
by Dr. Manoj Jain

On Tuesday night, I sat with my children at the Sikh temple in Cordova and wondered what triggered Wade Michael Page to massacre six people at the Sikh temple in Oak Creek, Wisc.

Though no one will know for sure, this much seems certain: Page had the seeds of white supremacism planted in his mind for decades. Read More

Data show football may not be safe for kids - Commercial Appeal

Published: August 05, 2012
by Dr. Manoj Jain

Last fall, I went with my 12-year-old son to his middle school's opening home football game. The bleachers were lined with parents, the smell of hot dogs and nachos wafted over the field, the announcer's voice blared, and the cheerleaders jumped out of sync. Read More