Bone Density Tests – Too Many Not a Good Thing
Frequent bone density tests for senior women may not be needed, according to a study in The New England Journal of Medicine. Medicare pays for a bone density test every…
The Bliss of Forgetting
Quick: what did you have for lunch 2 weeks ago? Let’s try another one: who was secretary of labor in the Truman administration? (no Googling!) Don’t remember? you are not…
PSA screening: Does It or Doesn’t It?
A study in the NEJM reports that after 11 years of follow up in a very large cohort of men randomized either to PSA screening every 4 years (~73,000 subjects)…
Hospital Robots Are on Their Way
Hospitals are labor intensive, 24 x 7 institutions, making it tempting for hospital administrators to replace people with machines over the long term. High tech machines that extend doctors’ skills…
Making Patient Experience a Priority: Infographic
“Patient experience” may be the latest buzzword in the healthcare industry, but few organizations really understand what it is and how to improve it. The following infographic created by Beryl…
Total Cost of a HIPAA Violation: 18.5 Million
Who: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee (BCBST) Who was affected: Over 1 million members of the BCBST had their information stolen, including names, SSNs, diagnosis codes, birthdates and health…
3 Keys to Designing a Life-Changing Mobile Health Device
There’s a lot of interest in the impact of mobile health devices. With the proper apps and plug-ins, a device like an iPhone can capture and transmit medical data for…
Who talks more? The Doctor or the Patient?: Infographic
Did you ever wonder which doctors spend more time with their patients and who does most of the talking? Did you know the average physician patient visit is only 10…
How Information Can Help Conquer Fear
I spent one day last week at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. I was there for a checkup, having first visited the center 16 years ago. There are several…
How Technology Can Help Transition Patients From Hospital to Home
Technology, Transitions, and Thoughts - Oh, my! Technology, Transitions, and Thoughts - Oh, my!On the road to a healthier nation and a more cost-effective health care system, health systems and…
