I'm sure that I am not the first person to think of this particular symbolic shift, but once it was in my head, it just had to be blogged.
So in American Medical History we have had this symbol since the mid-19th century....

However, since our shabby, antiquated medical system has become passe', I thought that there must be a more appropriate symbol to represent the new, multi-faceted and Leviathanian system that the powers-that-be are ushering in.
So, while it may not be original, I just want to cast my vote for a new, more meaningful symbol to represent the new face of Medical care in the USA....

You'll see. Just TRY lopping off any of the new "departments" that slither into our midst. The IRS will grow two more!
Do I hear any seconds?