So the doctor told Joe: Have you ever thoughted about meditation ?
I have an Idea on what the meaning behind this is. What if the writer was pro-health care reform, and is passing along ideas that people spend too much on medical needs. So when the doctor recommends meditation over pills it is in health care reform theory that to deny a patient care that costs money will help insurance companies and premium costs.
Expect much more propaganda on changing peoples minds on medical procedures and care.

