Hospitals Build Luxury ERs to Lure Affluent Patients
Just when you think you have heard it all, we now have free-standing ER facilities being built and this story focuses on an area in Washington state, right outside of…
Adverse Drug Reactions Responsible for Nearly 100K Acute Hospitalizations in Elderly
Posted in Pharma & DevicesThis item comes as no surprise to those of us who primarily treat the elderly. According to researchers, nearly 100,000 hospitalizations every year are linked to…
Fecal DNA for Colon Cancer Screening and Cleaner Sidewalks: Which Matters More?
It’s Saturday morning, and I’m in an undisclosed location drinking a fabulous cup of coffee while turning the pages of The New York Times, knowing that ink and newsprint will…
Medical Homes – A Boost to Primary Care
The following appeared first in The Fiscal Times: Amerigroup Inc., the health insurer for Medicaid patients in Nashville, has a serious problem. Many of its 50,000 inner city, low-income beneficiaries…
FDA Approves Middle of the Night Sleeping Pill–Treatments Are Getting Specific–Is This Personalized Medicine?
Ok so a little humor as you are only supposed to have this sleeping aid if you already have some sleep under your belt. It’s a lower dose so that…
AAMC: Medical College Admissions Testing to Be Overhauled
Posted in DiversionsKnowledge & Medicine Posted in DiversionsKnowledge & MedicineThe year was 1989. Late summer. The pressure was on to perform. Whether it was due to studying inertia, laziness, or…
Post Holiday Blues: Who Will Pay for The Doc Pay Fix?
The following appeared first in The Fiscal Times: Holiday cheer and bipartisan bonhomie are still possible on Capitol Hill. The following appeared first in The Fiscal Times: Holiday cheer and…
Merck In Germany Fighting Merck in the US Over Facebook Page
German Merck and US Merck are two different companies and were separated years ago. Can one not start an German Merck and US Merck are two different companies and were…
Smart Connections: Engaging Patients and Driving Growth to Your Bottom Line
As we move into the holiday season, individuals will give thanks for their good health and relationships. Noting this trend, it is important for healthcare organizations to recognize the importance…
SickKids & Social Media: Interview with Janice Nicholson
On day 2 of HealthAchieve, Ashley Weinhandl, Marketing Coordinator with the Ontario Hospital Association and I had had the pleasure to interview Janice Nicholson. On day 2 of HealthAchieve, Ashley Weinhandl, Marketing…
