Video: Utah & Massachusetts on Healthcare Exchanges
In this exclusive podcast, recorded by Glen Shor of the Massachusetts Exchange and Norm Thurston of the Utah Exchange, they shed light on the systems for the only…
Why Pilot Projects Don’t Work
Remember, the entire ObamaCare approach to controlling costs and improving quality is based on running pilot projects. As the president has said on more than one occasion, “Let’s find out…
You’re Not Going to Believe This
Hundreds of patients have been languishing for months or even years in New York City hospitals, despite being well enough to be sent home or to nursing centers for less-expensive…
FDA Approves First Ever Self Sanitizing Keyboard
I first wrote about the start up company back in March of 2009 and now it appears that they have the FDA approval for use of the keyboard. The keyboard…
It’s In Your DNA: Social Media
Take a look at the Info graphic below…. This is taking place in a single minute — every minute — of most everyday within the digital world…. Still think it’s a…
2012 Predictions for Health IT
Like others (see Daniel Kraft) , I have my own opinions about what trends will be most influential for health IT in 2012. Like others (see Daniel Kraft) , I…
2012 Predictions for Health IT
Like others (see Daniel Kraft) , I have my own opinions about what trends will be most influential for health IT in 2012. Like others (see Daniel Kraft) , I…
Preparing for EHR Implementation: the AHRQ Health IT Toolkit
One of the most important activities you can undertake before you begin your EHR implementation journey is to standardize and simplify your processes to help prepare for automation. Unlike…
Company Sues Former Employee Over Twitter Account
Here is a new example of where having a comprehensive social media policy will come in handy for minimizing risks and associated legal costs. It involves an employee who left…
Cool Infographic: Obesity Around The World: New Year’s Resolution, Anyone?
It’s not that surprising hearing about obesity everywhere. As a matter of fact, 65% of world’s population live in countries where they are more likely to die from obesity than…
