Book Review: Social Media in HealthCare by Christina Thielst
Social Media in HealthCare by Christina Thielst is a well-organized, complete yet concise, guidebook on the use of social media in healthcare organizations. This book is an excellent source for…
Is Medicaid Cheaper and Better than Private Insurance?
The claim that Medicaid is better coverage than private insurance was all the rage a couple of weeks ago thanks to a press release from Southern Methodist University highlighting doctoral…
Reducing Pre-Term Births; Where Public Health Campaigns Can Make a Difference
Health plans have realized for quite some time that the widespread practice of scheduled C-sections and induced labor before the end of 39 weeks of pregnancy is an expensive proposition.…
The Patient’s Checklist
I've always promoted self and family advocacy in healthcare situations. As an administrator, I strive to create an environment for the patient to get the best and safest care possible.…
Stents for Stroke Prevention A Risky Proposition
Sen. Mark Kirk, Republican of Illinois, suffered a debilitating stroke on Monday, a tragedy for him and his family. Ironically, it occurred on the eve of one of the more…
Medical Tourism Has Come to the U.S.A.
This Health Alert comes exclusively from an article by Nina Bernstein in The New York Times. Some hospital rooms are like the Four Seasons: This Health Alert comes exclusively…
Bill Gates Speak About Challenges of Global Health – Healthcare Budgets in the US – Video
The Wall Street Journal caught up with Bill Gates on his way to Davos and talks about quite a few healthcare subject here, including budgets. He says through the foundation…
Viewpoints on Health Care Reform Around the Debates
As everyone gears up for an exciting presidential campaign year, health care reform continues to play a major role in the news and conversations this week due to the ongoing…
Presentation on Meaningful Use and EMR in Research
Last week I was invited to present to a medical school class on bioinformatics. My topic included EMR data standards, meaningful use and the use of EMR data in research.…
Foursquare in Healthcare
I've been checking in on Foursquare for several months just to experience the technology and think about how it can be applied in healthcare environments. Healthcare IT News had an…
