by David Z. Tusek, MD | Feb 9, 2017 | Articles, Medicine
While we know that genomic biotechnology is outpacing Moore’s law of IT, the most transformational tool in healthcare over the past decade is arguably the cellphone. Patients who have their doctor’s personal cellphone usually come out far ahead in terms of not just...
by David Z. Tusek, MD | Feb 8, 2017 | Articles
Despite the promises of the Affordable Care Act to bring about a reduction in healthcare premiums, the reality for small and medium-sized businesses is increasing premiums, deductibles and penalties. The expense increases every year on the open market for individuals...
by David Z. Tusek, MD | Jan 4, 2017 | Articles
The Origins of Liberty Direct: In 2015, one of my personal friends and a man whom I admire, Tom Blue, came across a book written by an early founder of the Healthshare concept. Tom was already deeply involved with two areas of healthcare which I am personally...
by David Z. Tusek, MD | Jul 20, 2016 | Articles
1. NEUROTRANSMITTERS: Neurotransmitters are the signal proteins that your brain and body use to regulate things like mood, sleep, memory, motivation, appetite, addictions, and most other behaviors. Even if you knew nothing else about neurotransmitters, you already...
by David Z. Tusek, MD | Jul 20, 2016 | Articles
Have you ever gone for your annual check-up and wondered, “Um…Is that it? This ‘encounter’ is supposed to guide me toward optimal health and wellbeing for the next 12 months?” You feel pretty good, but wonder if it would be possible to feel even better. Maybe...