Healthcare Innovation for an Economy Built to Last
According to President Obama’s recent State of the Union speech, “An economy built to last is one where we encourage the talent and ingenuity of every person in this country. …
FDA Approves First and Only Weekly Diabetes 2 Shot Therapy in the US
Bydureon took three tries to make it through approval with the FDA. The active ingredient comes from a synthetic version of saliva from the Gila Monster. I am Bydureon took…
More Than a 50/50 Chance, the Emergence of the e-Patient
The other night when I began watching the movie 50/50, there it was within the first 15 minutes – health care communicators can no longer ignore the number of patients…
Teachers Get Free Botox in Buffalo
The Buffalo public school system’s health insurance covers plastic surgery. There is no copay. According to BuffaloNews.com, the cost of the benefit rose from $1 million in 2004 to $9…
Ramping Up For HIMSS 2012
It’s hard to believe that HIMSS 2012 is just around the corner. As we look ahead amid the consolidation and investment opportunities in healthcare, if you are at HIMSS this…
Physician Wellness – Saying “NO” to Endless Hours and Solo Practice
Physician Wellness and a satisfying medical career mean saying “no” to endless hours and solo practice for many younger physicians. Here is a story from the New York Times about…
Should Healthy People Take Cholesterol Drugs to Prevent Heart Disease?
The case against: The case against: Some statin supporters argue that even if the data don’t support the benefits of statins in healthy people, they might help and can’t hurt.…
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.…
