Cervical Cancer? Yup, an App For That, Too–But Is It Any Good?
With Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month right around the corner in September, and cervical cancer claiming its spot as the most common of these cancers, it made me wonder what the…
Why Most EHR’s Will Fail, is Yours Next?
The main goals when it comes to the healthcare industry today, the care of the patient in the most efficient manner possible. Time is also a factor in both…
HIPAA Compliant Clouds for Mobile Health Apps
Last Friday morning, I had the great pleasure to learn more about HipaaCat, a new mobile health app developed by fellow Chicago residents Dr. Gregory Dumanian, Chief of Plastic Surgery…
The Olympics, Doctors, the NHS, Transformation and Heroes: Why the Difference between the USA and UK? Part II
First posted on Kent Bottles Private Views on 7/30/2012 First posted on Kent Bottles Private Views on 7/30/2012Like many in the United States, I was surprised when the National Health…
Better Coverage for Women’s Preventive Health Starts Today
Beginning today, insurance companies must begin paying for eight vital women’s preventive health services without charging deductibles or co-payments. The new regulations, part of the Affordable Care Act, are expected…
Health Awareness Observances for the Month of August
Do you know what a neurosurgeon does? Have you ever suffered from a cataract? What is the best way to deal withpsoriasis? You can learn these answers and more by…
10 Innovative Ways to Improve the Patient Experience
Catalyst surveyed 400 Baby Boomer patients and came up with a list of 10 DOs & DON'Ts -- new ways for doctors and doctors' office staff to improve the patient experience. "While…
Massachusetts Health Reform Bill Tackles Cost Control and More
The Massachusetts legislature is voting today on "An Act improving the quality of health care and reducing costs through increased transparency, efficiency and innovation" reported out of conference committee at…
Accretive Health: No Liability
Oops, I made a mistakeThe recent settlement between Accretive Health and the State of Minnesota is one more domino in the growing parade of breach casualties. What makes this case…
Neither Rain, Nor Snow, Nor Sleet, Nor Hail… But Health Care Costs Stop the Postman
Email and social media may be contributing to the decline of the United States Postal Service, but retiree health care costs are what’s really killing it. When your local post…
