Stories by Ford Vox

Dr. Ford Vox, MD, writes about health care policy and practice from his perspective as a physician practicing in the field of rehabilitation medicine, where he navigates all aspects of the American health care system by treating patients who often require the services of numerous physicians as well as various private and government services. He works with a large team of therapists dedicated to improving people's independence and quality of life following catastrophic injuries.

Dr. Vox has written for a variety of outlets including Reuters, Newsweek, U.S. News & World Report, Slate and the Los Angeles Times. For several years he served as a correspondent contributing to The Atlantic's health coverage. Following his specialty training in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Washington University School of Medicine, followed by a neurorehabilitation fellowship at Boston University School of Medicine, he joined the Shepherd Center in Atlanta, Georgia. The Shepherd Center is unique among American rehabilitation hospitals for the mix of acute and rehabilitative care it provides to patients who've sustained traumatic neurological injuries. It's the only rehabilitation hospital with its own intensive care unit. Dr. Vox is academically affiliated with Emory University School of Medicine. For more, visit his personal site www.drvox.com.