tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6793789911940846656.post8215686111244557345..comments2013-04-02T03:53:59.983-07:00Comments on Brain Drain: Allen Wylerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10295516674242503530noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6793789911940846656.post-49075437154495363142010-08-20T20:06:37.365-07:002010-08-20T20:06:37.365-07:00Yes. thank you, Dr. Wyler
It's Mark Tittle- I...Yes. thank you, Dr. Wyler<br /><br />It's Mark Tittle- I worked with you at Epi-Care in Memphis. I will always treasure those years as the best of my career; however, that makes me sad. Epilepsy has always been my favorite area of study, as it is one of the few conditions for which EEG is diagnostic. I also feel compassion and empathy for patients with these disorders.<br /><br />I am especially sad, that my administrator recently confided in me (confidentially, as regards my co-workers who may lose their jobs), that the hospital may soon close and abandon the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit at Methodist. Unfortunately, this would mean patients seeking monitoring will have to travel to Vanderbilt in Nashville, Washington U. in St. Louis, Little Rock, or Jackson, MS, to get a comprehensive workup. So, the very patients I feel most compassionate about may not be served, due to this maddening healthcare/ insurance/ budgetary crisis.<br /><br />It just ain't right...<br /><br />There is one bright note- the Lab at LeBonheur Childrens' Hospital in Memphis seems to be doing fine- the payor mix,is good, and children seem to draw what financial/ grant support they need and deserve. I am thankful for that, as you also know how vital early intervention is in treating Epilepsy.<br /><br />Thanks for your time. I like your post.Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00479981848203587110noreply@blogger.com