http://listropolis.disqus.com/Lists are our PassionenMon, 08 Jun 2009 10:29:21 -0000http://www.listropolis.com/2008/04/12-top-mac-apps-on-the-cheap/#comment-10613616There is no doubt our health care system is in dire need of change. However, there is a troubling problem - namely, Who is in charge of determining what is evidence? Many US medical professionals who are currently in <a href="http://www.chasereviews.com" rel="nofollow">www.chase.com</a> positions of deciding what is and is not "evidence", have long histories of ties with insurers, other stakeholder industries and Big Tobacco. They and the medical associations that they govern also have much influence into government medical policies established through the CDC, NIOSH, HHS, NIH, NIEHS and the EPA. It is a grave concern among many, that patients such as Dr. Wolfberg's 5 year old daughter, are not able to obtain proper treatment because we have given too much power to those with financial interests in determining what is viable medical treatment. It is a concern that we have given the Proverbial Foxes the Keys to the Evidence Based Medicine Hen House.For more on the subject of conflicts of interest involving those who are controlling national medical protocol, read the following links:patricksbiggsMon, 08 Jun 2009 10:29:21 -0000