Hospice Extends Life, Saves Money
Any time you hear someone use the phrase “death panels,” ask them if they are aware of a study of terminally ill lung cancer patients which appeared in the New…
Complex Disease Management: What’s Next for mHealth?
Editor’s Note: Doximity Medical Advisory Board member Felasfa Wodajo, MD (@OrthoOnc), is an orthopedic oncologist in metro W Editor’s Note: Doximity Medical Advisory Board member Felasfa Wodajo, MD (@OrthoOnc), is an orthopedic oncologist in metro Washington,…
Gamification and Government Health Care
Drew Brees talking about PALA+ and the ESA partnership (Photos courtesy of Revamp.com) Drew Brees talking about PALA+ and the ESA partnership (Photos courtesy of Revamp.com)I recently had the privilege…
10 YouTube Videos Every Senior Caregiver Should Watch
Whether you are new to senior caregiving, looking for enhanced elder care training, or are looking for ways to support another caregiver, online education offers a world of opportunities. Whether…
Break Habits; Age Smarter
The following is a guest blog from George Shaw who has written for a number of health and education blogs for seniors. He currently works for the Texas nursing home…
Sorry Works! Helping Healthcare Handle Crises
Doug Wojcieszak is the founder of Sorry Works! , an organization dedicated to helping healthcare professionals, legal professionals, and insurance companies work through crises in the healthcare sector that…
Immunotherapy Trains the Immune System to Attack Cancer Cells
Immunotherapy is the new black when it comes to treating Cancer, raising hope in conquering this age old illness. Treating infectious disease using the body’s own defenses operates under the…
Happy Birthday “Silent Spring”
The book that changed us The book that changed us Did anybody notice? I have to admit, I too forgot about “Silent Spring”, the book that shook the the consciousness of the nation 50…
6 Tips for Avoiding Illness When You Work in a Medical Office
Working in the medical field can be very rewarding, even if you don’t work directly with patients. You’re part of a patient care team, helping folks to have happier, healthier…
Canada and State-Run Telemedicine
Canada recognized years ago that it simply didn’t have enough practitioners spread out over its vast territory to provide quality person-to-person healthcare. The Province of Ontario was one of the first to implement…
