Math Matters: Dosing Errors Can Be Deadly
I was never a great math student. Maybe that’s why I became a writer. I may have struggled with pre-calculus, however, math literacy was not an issue. I was never a…
Cost Spotlight: A 443% Markup on Prescription Drugs
Kaiser Health News/USA Today shines a spotlight on increasing hospital costs specifically the price markup of over-the-counter and prescription drugs hospitals administer to patients. The story examines what happens to…
When Internet Buddies Meet
One of the sessions at CLL Live 2012 One of the sessions at CLL Live 2012Just recently I had the opportunity to attend the CLL LIVE gathering in Niagara Falls,…
What is the Future of Social Media for Orthopedic Surgeons?
I was honored to participate in a recent Orthopedics Today Round Table on the role of social media for orthopedists. The full article, “Social Media: Orthopedists Discuss its Role as Surgeon’s Friend,…
Text Messaging Helping to Keep People Healthy
A report in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) says a pilot program that asked parents in low-income communities to get their children vaccinated was successful in increasing…
Kyruus Brings Big Data to Health Care. Podcast Interview
This is the transcript of my recent podcast interview with Julie Yoo of kyruus.David Williams: This is David E. Williams, co-founder of MedPharma Partners and author of the Health Business…
Mobile Health Around the Globe: Telemedicine and Peritoneal Dialysis in India
EXCLUSIVE POST, CO-AUTHORED WITH DR GARY LEVIN - In a developing country such as India, telemedicine can have a huge impact. Since about 75% of Indians live in remote rural…
Survey Reveals Patient Opinions on HealthCare Websites
As we talk more an more about ‘Patient Centric” healthcare, surveys reveal patient and consumer opinions on health reform and resources.Krames Staywell (A research survey company) has tabulated their…
Derrick Rose and Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tears: Decision Making
Derrick Rose Tears His ACL:Any avid basketball fan now knows that Derrick Rose has torn his Anterior Cruciate Ligament — or ACL. ACL or Anterior cruciate ligament injuries are very…
Collaborative Anticipation; Helping Solve HealthCare Problems
Next month, I expect to be home only three full days. I quip that this is a marital protection strategy, now in its 28th year and give kudos to my…
