Charles Ornstein

wly proposed legislation would make it a felony in New York to film patients receiving medical treatment without prior consent.

The ABC television show “NY Med” filmed Mark Chanko’s final moments without the approval of his family. Even though his face was blurred, his wife recognized him. “I saw my husband die before my eyes.”

Many Medicare doctors bill for services very differently than their peers. Medicare spent $6.7 billion too much for office visits and other patient evaluations in 2010, according to a new report from the inspector general of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Jacqueline Clay’s case exemplifies the struggle of some as the nation transitions into ObamaCare: “I am in limbo and with my cancer diagnosis am really afraid that I will not be able to have medical coverage as of January 1.”