Age-Related Memory Loss, or “Where Are My Car Keys”?
No, I am not talking about Alzheimer’s. I am talking about you, if you are middle age or older, and you forget where you left your car keys with increasing frequency.…
“Choosing Wisely” Brings a New Care Conversation to the Table
On April 4, nine specialty organizations made public their lists of unnecessary tests performed that lack effectiveness and are, according to the Medical Professionalism Blog, a “poor use of health…
Tips for Older Travelers
Follow these tips for safe travels. @Willie Maldonado, Getty ImagesThe New York Times travel section recently posted tips for older travelers. I'll share here but then share the tips my…
HIPAA Certified vs. HIPAA Compliant
This is a blog post on the phrase ‘HIPAA certified’ to inform you that there is no such thing as ‘HIPAA certified.’ What’s the correct term, then? ‘HIPAA compliant.’ This…
‘Free’ Health Screenings Vary As Much As 700%
TestCost RangeMammography$169-$403Type 2 Diabetes$51-$437Cholesterol$117-$374 TestCost RangeMammography$169-$403Type 2 Diabetes$51-$437Cholesterol$117-$374Colonoscopy$786-$1,819Pap Smear$131-$476Of course, if there is no deductible or copayment (as required by ObamaCare), patients have no reason to care about this.More from…
The Uncertainty of Breast Surgery
In a few days my cousin will have breast surgery. She doesn’t know if it will be a lumpectomy or more. That uncertainty is scary. In a few days my…
Mobilizing Stakeholders For Better Health, Better Care And Lower Costs
In health policy circles, we are fond of saying that all health care is local. The research on variations in health care costs, delivery, and outcome bears this out.…
Mobilizing Stakeholders For Better Health, Better Care And Lower Costs
In health policy circles, we are fond of saying that all health care is local. The research on variations in health care costs, delivery, and outcome bears this out.…
Aspirin
The Good:After just three years of daily aspirin use, the risk of developing cancer was reduced by almost 25 percent when compared with a control group not taking aspirin.The Bad:Now…
Infographic:Pre-Reform Impact of Self-Pay Patients on US Hospitals
Pre-reform, many hospitals experience significant uncompensated care costs from self-pay patients. The following infographic from Objective Health illustrates the variation in self-pay uncompensated care costs across US hospitals and regions.…
