Virtual Physician ‘Visits’ on the Increase
Posted in CorporateHealthcare Policy & The Media Posted in CorporateHealthcare Policy & The MediaWith the rise of telemedicine covering most minor medical diagnoses, it is only inevitable that video is…
Second Opinions: How Should You Choose?
They don't make them today like they used to They don't make them today like they used toI have frequently been asked to render judgment on another doctor’s diagnosis, or…
Radiation Dosing and Children
It’s not exactly new information that ionizing radiation is dangerous, so I was a bit shocked four years ago when I learned just how cavalier large segments of the medical…
Guess What? Obese Doctors are Less Likely to Talk About Obesity With Their Patients
Just like other people, doctors come in all sizes, including L and XL. How, you may be wondering, does physician size (as measured by BMI) impact care of overweight/obese patients?…
What Fuels Patients Searching Online
From day one, Patient Power has been about giving a voice to patients and addressing the real concerns and issues of patients and caregivers. That’s one reason we do regular…
The History of the Nurse’s Cap
When we think of nurses, we imagine women in white, their thick-soled shoes beating a fast path toward needy patients. Or we remember pictures in children’s books of Florence Nightingale’s…
The Doctor Will See You Now. Really!
By Michael Weitekamp, MD By Michael Weitekamp, MDI don’t like to wait; who does? If I have to wait, it helps to know why and how much longer. It helps…
2012 Local Consumer Review Survey Shows Doctor Reputation Management Is Crucial
Earlier this year BrightLocal surveyed 4,500 local consumers in the United States, Canada, and the UKto explore exactly how users were using the Internet for local searches and the impact…
In a World of Cloud Services, Are HL7 Interface Engines Dead?
I spend a good deal of time with clients these days who are trying to connect web services, implement service oriented architecture (SOA), and moving to the cloud. All…
Report:Physician Employment – Keys to Success for Hospital Financial Leaders
Educational report by McKesson Revenue ManagementSolutions reviews how practice acquisitions are a growing imperative for financial leaders. Hospital leaders increasingly view physician employment as a strategic necessity that can better…
