What's wrong with UC Davis?

First the pepper spray, then the harassment of Michael Wilkes, now this. Strange days indeed.

Aggressive bill collector banned in Minnesota

Accretive has been banned from harassing patients in Minnesota.  Read it in the Strib.

Parents waiting for an emergency room psychiatrist to see their crying, suicidal daughter were "demanded" to pay $800

More disgrace at Fairview Hospital. Read it here.

How to exploit a research subject

Step 1: Design a risky, deceptive or scientifically worthless study.

Step 2: Injure subjects.

Step 3: Bankrupt the injured subjects by forcing them to pay for their medical care.

Read more in the New England Journal of Medicine.