Abby Norman

My name is Abby Norman and I am a healthcare blogger. With over 10 years of experience in the medical field, I have developed a passion for helping others understand the complexities of healthcare.
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Big Data Could Bring Your Credit Card History to Your Doctor

Your Doctor Knows You’re Buying CigarettesImagine if your doctor could see your…

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Should Hospitals Design with Patients in Mind?

Build It – And They Will Come? Maybe Not. It’s no secret to…

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Why the U.S. Healthcare System Ranks Worst in the Developed World

   The U.S.’s expenditures are higher than any other developed nation’s when…

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Physician Compensation 101: How Doctors Get Paid

 Physician Compensation: Changes Are Coming The U.S. Healthcare System is moving toward unifying…

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Millennials: Obamacare Costs Less Than Your Cell Phone Bill

Obamacare | The Cost of CareAmericans were a little wary of the…

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The Quest for Healthcare Quality Part II: Patient Perspectives

Defining Healthcare QualityWhen it comes to defining healthcare quality, the opinion of…

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The Quest for Healthcare Quality: Providers and HCAHPS

     Healthcare Quality  | HCAHPS When it comes to assessing healthcare quality, we’ve…

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Are ACOs the New HMOs?

ACOs: The New HMOs? Historically, HMOs are notorious for incurring poor health among…

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