The “Care” Part of Healthcare
Medicaid expansion is a key component of the plan to bring health coverage to millions of additional Americans. However, according to the results of a study published in this week’s…
The Impending Accountability of Health IT
I recently attended a charity auction and had the opportunity to bid on something that’s always intrigued me – being a radio talk show host. According to Mrs. Glaser, I…
The Granny Pod – Good Idea or Bad
This is reprinted from my Friday about.com blog. This is reprinted from my Friday about.com blog. MEDCottage also known as a Granny Pod is a mini mobile home that you…
The Impact of Chronic Conditions on Spending Disparities
In a recent article from The Fiscal Times, Merrill Goozner reminded us again of the importance of wellness and prevention and the long-term impact a focus on these areas can…
Ageism In America: Questions & Answers
“Over the Hill” humor. “Over what hill? Where? When? I don’t remember any hill!” “Over the Hill” humor. “Over what hill? Where? When? I don’t remember any hill!”We have all…
Mobile Health Around the Globe: Connecting Caregivers of Aging Parents
Editor's Note: I was impressed with Carina Lindquist's post last week on ElderCare in Sweden and wanted to learn more about what was happening with elder care and mobile technology…
I’m Gonna Get Wello – Personal Training Anytime, Any Where
I was travelling a lot for business when I first started working out with my personal trainer, Elizabeth. Because I was new to yoga, pilates, and weight training, I needed…
Free Apps for the Mental Health Blogger
As I’m sure you may have noticed by the sheer number of posts I put out a week, I don’t run short of ideas.Between my own general interests, and breaking…
The Plague of Unnecessary Antibiotics
With regard to antibiotics, physicians and the public have each been enablers of the other. Patients want them and we doctors supply them. With regard to antibiotics, physicians and the…
Enhancing Training to Diminish Fears of Failure, Detection to Deter Research Misconduct
“Hoaxing, forging, trimming, and cooking” is how a scientist referred to the problem of research misconduct in 1830. Today’s terminology may be less colorful—“falsification, fabrication, and plagiarism”—but the problem remains…
