John Asghar MD
@jasgharmd.bsky.social
Adult and Pediatric Spine Surgeon, Educator, Dad, Husband, ‘leave it better than you found it’ Don’t like my tweets, blame my children
My family is not Christian but I love the teachings of Jesus. Love, compassion, selflessness and mercy… it’s simple honest and benevolent. As a flawed person, those are traits I pray to achieve. From the Asghar fam, We wish everyone a heartfelt and Merry Christmas. Peace, Happiness, & fulfillment
December 25, 2024 at 2:52 PM
My family is not Christian but I love the teachings of Jesus. Love, compassion, selflessness and mercy… it’s simple honest and benevolent. As a flawed person, those are traits I pray to achieve. From the Asghar fam, We wish everyone a heartfelt and Merry Christmas. Peace, Happiness, & fulfillment
I do find it ironic that Congress is giving themselves a cost-of-living increase, but has continued to decrease Medicare reimbursement over the last 20 years
December 20, 2024 at 1:24 PM
I do find it ironic that Congress is giving themselves a cost-of-living increase, but has continued to decrease Medicare reimbursement over the last 20 years
Physicians are great at undervaluing themselves….
They are even better at undervaluing other younger physicians
It’s a bit of a pervasive problem
They are even better at undervaluing other younger physicians
It’s a bit of a pervasive problem
December 14, 2024 at 10:58 PM
Physicians are great at undervaluing themselves….
They are even better at undervaluing other younger physicians
It’s a bit of a pervasive problem
They are even better at undervaluing other younger physicians
It’s a bit of a pervasive problem
A reminder…. We have a publicly funded healthcare system in the US administered by the government highly regulated US hospital systems and insurance companies that are ‘too big to Fail’ pseudogovernment entities….
And that is the problem….
And that is the problem….
December 14, 2024 at 7:31 PM
A reminder…. We have a publicly funded healthcare system in the US administered by the government highly regulated US hospital systems and insurance companies that are ‘too big to Fail’ pseudogovernment entities….
And that is the problem….
And that is the problem….
It was really hard to decide between being an orthopedic surgeon or a dictator after medical school.. I chose orthopedic surgery, but I feel like I would’ve been a pretty good dictator.
December 12, 2024 at 10:56 PM
It was really hard to decide between being an orthopedic surgeon or a dictator after medical school.. I chose orthopedic surgery, but I feel like I would’ve been a pretty good dictator.
I’ve always wondered how Boy George, Twisted Sister, David Bowie and the hairbands of the 80s would be received today…. With the manly men movement.
December 7, 2024 at 12:36 AM
I’ve always wondered how Boy George, Twisted Sister, David Bowie and the hairbands of the 80s would be received today…. With the manly men movement.
Not a fan of Elon, but the regulatory framework created by the government and ACA is heavily responsible for issues in healthcare.
But we are too busy demonizing bogeyman, to stop and understand the issues
But we are too busy demonizing bogeyman, to stop and understand the issues
Sometimes the combination of arrogance and ignorance is breathtaking. Yes, US health care has high admin costs; that's because it relies so much on private insurers. Govt-run health insurance has much lower overhead
December 6, 2024 at 2:51 PM
Not a fan of Elon, but the regulatory framework created by the government and ACA is heavily responsible for issues in healthcare.
But we are too busy demonizing bogeyman, to stop and understand the issues
But we are too busy demonizing bogeyman, to stop and understand the issues
Remember: turn signals blinkers are not a threat… They are simply an indication that I need to get into your lane for a particular reason like I am going to make a right turn.
bart simpson is surrounded by a group of people
Alt: bart simpson is surrounded by a group of people wearing a belt with a turn signal
media.tenor.com
December 4, 2024 at 11:58 PM
Remember: turn signals blinkers are not a threat… They are simply an indication that I need to get into your lane for a particular reason like I am going to make a right turn.
The death is tragic. The circumstances are even more so…
But this is very separate from the issues of healthcare in America.
We can meaningfully critical of issues while being respecting and mournful of the loss of life….
But this is very separate from the issues of healthcare in America.
We can meaningfully critical of issues while being respecting and mournful of the loss of life….
The pearl clutching is pissing me off. Stop expecting healthcare workers to have sympathy for a dude that has been profiting off of people who have been sick and dying for years. Is his death a tragedy? Yes. But don’t fucking lecture us about how we should feel about it either.
December 4, 2024 at 10:28 PM
The death is tragic. The circumstances are even more so…
But this is very separate from the issues of healthcare in America.
We can meaningfully critical of issues while being respecting and mournful of the loss of life….
But this is very separate from the issues of healthcare in America.
We can meaningfully critical of issues while being respecting and mournful of the loss of life….
My team and I spend 2 to 3 weeks for the last several years performing medical mission work and treating children with complex spinal deformities, through the global spine outreach. On this giving Tuesday, I ask for your support.
Please see the link below
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Please see the link below
www.gofundme.com/f/support-gl...
Donate to Support Global Spine Outreach's Brazil Team, organized by Inna Yelin
Global Spine Outreach (GSO), a 501(c)(3), Is a pediatric healthc… Inna Yelin needs your support for Support Global Spine Outreach's Brazil Team
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December 3, 2024 at 1:55 PM
My team and I spend 2 to 3 weeks for the last several years performing medical mission work and treating children with complex spinal deformities, through the global spine outreach. On this giving Tuesday, I ask for your support.
Please see the link below
www.gofundme.com/f/support-gl...
Please see the link below
www.gofundme.com/f/support-gl...
My least favorite term in healthcare is value based care. It’s a nebulous and fraudulent term. It has been around since the implementation of ACA. It has yet to provide any significant value, nor has it improved patient outcomes. It has just consolidated healthcare and taken away a choice
November 29, 2024 at 6:04 PM
My least favorite term in healthcare is value based care. It’s a nebulous and fraudulent term. It has been around since the implementation of ACA. It has yet to provide any significant value, nor has it improved patient outcomes. It has just consolidated healthcare and taken away a choice
PSV!!! USA 🇺🇸
Malik Tillman vs Shaktar Donetsk
youtu.be/z7UZecZcass
youtu.be/z7UZecZcass
Malik Tillman vs Shaktar Donetsk 27/11/24
YouTube video by US Soccer Comps
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November 28, 2024 at 1:00 AM
PSV!!! USA 🇺🇸
There are legitimate concerns with government overreach in healthcare.
So the new administrations solution is to amplify it with corporate over reach….
All I ask is a fair opportunity compete with my colleagues.
What does that mean?
Price transparency
Site neutral payments
Rethinking stark
So the new administrations solution is to amplify it with corporate over reach….
All I ask is a fair opportunity compete with my colleagues.
What does that mean?
Price transparency
Site neutral payments
Rethinking stark
November 28, 2024 at 12:32 AM
There are legitimate concerns with government overreach in healthcare.
So the new administrations solution is to amplify it with corporate over reach….
All I ask is a fair opportunity compete with my colleagues.
What does that mean?
Price transparency
Site neutral payments
Rethinking stark
So the new administrations solution is to amplify it with corporate over reach….
All I ask is a fair opportunity compete with my colleagues.
What does that mean?
Price transparency
Site neutral payments
Rethinking stark
Not a trait that I am entirely proud of…
But I have magical ability to piss people off by stating the obvious
But I have magical ability to piss people off by stating the obvious
November 21, 2024 at 11:25 PM
Not a trait that I am entirely proud of…
But I have magical ability to piss people off by stating the obvious
But I have magical ability to piss people off by stating the obvious
Two images of same person, two very different perspectives.
Perspective matters. Long scoliosis films should be standard of care
##SpineSurgery #OrthopedicSurgery #Neurosurgery #InterventionalSpine
Perspective matters. Long scoliosis films should be standard of care
##SpineSurgery #OrthopedicSurgery #Neurosurgery #InterventionalSpine
November 21, 2024 at 2:21 AM
Two images of same person, two very different perspectives.
Perspective matters. Long scoliosis films should be standard of care
##SpineSurgery #OrthopedicSurgery #Neurosurgery #InterventionalSpine
Perspective matters. Long scoliosis films should be standard of care
##SpineSurgery #OrthopedicSurgery #Neurosurgery #InterventionalSpine
I am an early adopter & skeptic.
It makes for a weird struggle of learning, new techniques & technology, but being dubious of their impact.
I do enjoy being proven wrong in that setting. B/c it means there is a better option and since I took the time to learn it. I am well positioned to adopt it.
It makes for a weird struggle of learning, new techniques & technology, but being dubious of their impact.
I do enjoy being proven wrong in that setting. B/c it means there is a better option and since I took the time to learn it. I am well positioned to adopt it.
November 19, 2024 at 12:56 PM
I am an early adopter & skeptic.
It makes for a weird struggle of learning, new techniques & technology, but being dubious of their impact.
I do enjoy being proven wrong in that setting. B/c it means there is a better option and since I took the time to learn it. I am well positioned to adopt it.
It makes for a weird struggle of learning, new techniques & technology, but being dubious of their impact.
I do enjoy being proven wrong in that setting. B/c it means there is a better option and since I took the time to learn it. I am well positioned to adopt it.
Let’s ignore political leanings and analyze the admin cost of healthcare in the US. Per capita, It is higher than any other developed country-Over 500 billion annually.
Let’s be honest, The current hybrid model that subsidizes corporate entities to deliver health care isn’t working effectively.
Let’s be honest, The current hybrid model that subsidizes corporate entities to deliver health care isn’t working effectively.
Excess Administrative Costs Burden the U.S. Health Care System
Reforms to cut waste in health care financing would save billions of dollars annually.
www.americanprogress.org
November 16, 2024 at 8:18 PM
Let’s ignore political leanings and analyze the admin cost of healthcare in the US. Per capita, It is higher than any other developed country-Over 500 billion annually.
Let’s be honest, The current hybrid model that subsidizes corporate entities to deliver health care isn’t working effectively.
Let’s be honest, The current hybrid model that subsidizes corporate entities to deliver health care isn’t working effectively.
How much of that $11,000 per person is spent on administrative costs? How much of that $11,000 per person is spent on actual care provided to the patient? How much is on physician salaries?
#medsky #orthosky #healtcare
#medsky #orthosky #healtcare
November 16, 2024 at 1:11 AM
How much of that $11,000 per person is spent on administrative costs? How much of that $11,000 per person is spent on actual care provided to the patient? How much is on physician salaries?
#medsky #orthosky #healtcare
#medsky #orthosky #healtcare
Exactly, I have no problem with people having different point of view and I am very comfortable telling people off
but crazy inappropriate videos….
I can do without…
I want kittens, astronomy, educational contents, the occasional debate…
And dad-humor videos
but crazy inappropriate videos….
I can do without…
I want kittens, astronomy, educational contents, the occasional debate…
And dad-humor videos
“Everybody who leaves Twitter lives in a bubble. They don’t want to interact with people who have thoughts and values that differ from their own.”
Listen buddy I’m just trying to escape the sex bots
Listen buddy I’m just trying to escape the sex bots
November 15, 2024 at 4:13 PM
Exactly, I have no problem with people having different point of view and I am very comfortable telling people off
but crazy inappropriate videos….
I can do without…
I want kittens, astronomy, educational contents, the occasional debate…
And dad-humor videos
but crazy inappropriate videos….
I can do without…
I want kittens, astronomy, educational contents, the occasional debate…
And dad-humor videos
Reposted by John Asghar MD
The relationship of physical activity and life expectancy
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"Americans over the age of 40 could live an extra 5.3 years if all were as active as the top 25% of the population."
bjsm.bmj.com/content/earl...
"Americans over the age of 40 could live an extra 5.3 years if all were as active as the top 25% of the population."
November 15, 2024 at 2:40 PM
The relationship of physical activity and life expectancy
bjsm.bmj.com/content/earl...
"Americans over the age of 40 could live an extra 5.3 years if all were as active as the top 25% of the population."
bjsm.bmj.com/content/earl...
"Americans over the age of 40 could live an extra 5.3 years if all were as active as the top 25% of the population."
A reminder. Vaccines work. The best recent example is the vaccine against HPV, which has a potential to eliminate most all cervical cancers in women.
The narrative needs to change and physicians need to get off their back foot and push back hard with how vaccines help people.
#MedSky #PublicHealth
The narrative needs to change and physicians need to get off their back foot and push back hard with how vaccines help people.
#MedSky #PublicHealth
November 15, 2024 at 12:47 PM
A reminder. Vaccines work. The best recent example is the vaccine against HPV, which has a potential to eliminate most all cervical cancers in women.
The narrative needs to change and physicians need to get off their back foot and push back hard with how vaccines help people.
#MedSky #PublicHealth
The narrative needs to change and physicians need to get off their back foot and push back hard with how vaccines help people.
#MedSky #PublicHealth
I have never been a fan of populism…
It’s prone to manipulation and corruption….
But obviously I am in the minority…
And probably the minority of minorities
It’s prone to manipulation and corruption….
But obviously I am in the minority…
And probably the minority of minorities
November 13, 2024 at 4:35 PM
I have never been a fan of populism…
It’s prone to manipulation and corruption….
But obviously I am in the minority…
And probably the minority of minorities
It’s prone to manipulation and corruption….
But obviously I am in the minority…
And probably the minority of minorities
First, I have the coolest lead of any surgeon.😂
Second, although we all speak of it, very few of us have a true understanding of the amount of chemical and ionized radiation exposure we are exposed to.
#RadiationExposure #OrthopedicSurgery #Neurosurgery #ProtectYourself
Second, although we all speak of it, very few of us have a true understanding of the amount of chemical and ionized radiation exposure we are exposed to.
#RadiationExposure #OrthopedicSurgery #Neurosurgery #ProtectYourself
November 13, 2024 at 2:18 PM
First, I have the coolest lead of any surgeon.😂
Second, although we all speak of it, very few of us have a true understanding of the amount of chemical and ionized radiation exposure we are exposed to.
#RadiationExposure #OrthopedicSurgery #Neurosurgery #ProtectYourself
Second, although we all speak of it, very few of us have a true understanding of the amount of chemical and ionized radiation exposure we are exposed to.
#RadiationExposure #OrthopedicSurgery #Neurosurgery #ProtectYourself
The issue with consolidation & supply chains is fewer options increase system fragility. We have seen it time and time again from the pandemic to nationwide system failures from crowdstrike. The best way to fight it is competition and choice… increasing regulatory framework often does the opposite
November 11, 2024 at 12:52 PM
The issue with consolidation & supply chains is fewer options increase system fragility. We have seen it time and time again from the pandemic to nationwide system failures from crowdstrike. The best way to fight it is competition and choice… increasing regulatory framework often does the opposite