Social Media: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly
I came across something new for my presentation that I call the good, bad and ugly of social media. Fortunately, it didn't seem to originate as a social media blunder,…
When to Offer Health Advice to a Stranger?
If you travel a lot, or you move to a new country as I have, you notice differences in people. Are people thinner than back home? Do they eat healthier…
India’s Fastest Growing Healthcare Social Media Network for Cardiology
India has about 4000 cardiologists and 1200 cardic surgeons and a large proportion of them (like most other medical specialists) are online. India has about 4000 cardiologists and 1200 cardic…
HealthCamp Boston 2012: Brainstorming the Future of Healthcare
I am on the organizing committee for HealthCamp Boston, which will roll into town on Friday, September 14th. You should be there! I am on the organizing committee for HealthCamp…
ATA Looks to New Forum to Connect the Telemedicine Dots
Some people probably think the American Telemedicine Association is simply an organization of vendors who sell equipment and medical devices. Actually, the membership is quite diverse and includes companies that…
September is Cancer Awareness Month For Five Cancers. . .
(by 23andMe) (by 23andMe)September is Cancer Awareness Month for: Gynecologic cancer, Ovarian cancer, Leukemia and Lymphoma, Prostate cancer, and Thyroid cancer. Know the facts about each, and think about taking…
Hospital-Employed Physicians: Same Doctor Visit, Double the Cost
Hospitals are acquiring physician practices and integrating them into hospital services. The stated goal is to improve care coordination, eliminate duplication of services and boost efficiency. However, Medicare and private…
You be the Judge
The full weight of Justice, as we see it. The full weight of Justice, as we see it.Imagine for a minute that you are a judge. Most of us served…
Pinocchio Politics
When Republican VP nominee Paul Ryan made his acceptance speech last night, it was almost painful to listen to. Someone contending for national office really needs to get their facts…
