Data Breach: How Much Will One Cost You?
The going rate for a compromised medical record seems to b The going rate for a compromised medical record seems to be $1000 (well, at least that's the asking price)…
FDA Approves “NoTouch” BreastScan Device
New York and New Jersey are the first 2 target clinic areas for distribution by LifeSciences for the NoTouch BreastScan device. and the company is also working on a hand…
Knee Replacement May Save Lives
The US has more knee replacements per capita than any other nation. Is that because we want 85-year-olds to be able to stay on the ski slopes? More serious issues…
Sacramento Area Counties to Test HealthCare Reform
In one of the nation’s first tests of how Obama care will work for the uninsured, the Sacramento region of California will implement a slice of President Barack Obama's…
The HIPAA Security Rule, According to the HHS (VIDEO)
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has created a series of informative videos offering tips and advice for covered entities and those that need to meet HIPAA…
Doximity: Professional Network for Physicians (transcript)
This is the transcript of my recent podcast interview with Doximity CEO Jeff Tangney. This is the transcript of my recent podcast interview with Doximity CEO Jeff Tangney. Williams: This…
The Disconnect Between Hospital Marketing and What Patients Need
If you have an acute health problem like a heart attack or stroke, the ambulance will usually take you to the nearest hospital. For something less urgent you will probably…
Cell Phones vs. Health Care
As far as I can tell, access to cell phones is far more equal than access to basic primary care — not only in this country, but all over the…
Virtual Photo Walk Helps Invalids Experience Nature
Virtual Photo Walk Virtual Photo Walk A photo walk by Jared in the Mountains of Utah for M. Monica on Google Plus using a Hangout with an iPhone.…
Tools Help Foster Communication Between Patients and Clinicians
I'm a big fan of the AHRQ's tools and have a new one to share. I realize that some people aren't impressed by some of the tools, but overall I…
