Enhancing the “Coolness Factor” in Our Later Years
Biomedical advances over the last century have advanced our life spans to…
Conversation About Veterans Administration’s Woes Has Not Yet Hit the Right Note
Current proposals to correct the VA’s course include firing Secretary Eric Shinseki…
A Meeting of Minds on the Value of Healthcare IT
As healthcare providers face challenges from empowered patients, the increasing impact of…
Q and A, Part Two: Addressing an Enormous Public Health Problem with a Simple Technology Solution
Inadequate handwashing is a huge problem in hospitals, contributing to as much…
Q and A: Addressing an Enormous Public Health Problem with a Simple Technology Solution
Inadequate handwashing is a pervasive public health problem, contributing to hospital-acquired infections…
Cigna’s Decision on Genetic Testing Exposes Educational Gaps in Today’s Healthcare
“Real knowledge is to know the extent of one’s ignorance.” Confucius’ ancient…
Medicare’s Data Release Places More Power in Hands of Informed Medical Consumers
Yesterday, Medicare released data on in-patient hospital costs across the country to…
Cognitive Gender Differences: Are Women More Efficient Thinkers?
Scientists have puzzled over cognitive differences between men and women for at…
New Healthcare Models Stand “Standard of Care” on Its Head
As I watch the power in healthcare shift away from physicians/providers toward…
First HHS Innovation Fellowships’ Meeting Focuses on New Measures of Quality in Healthcare
In its quest to find ways to reduce healthcare costs but boost…
