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…
Insurance Reform Goes Crazy
While the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) was rolling out a set of model laws for the states to consider in reforming their small group insurance laws, a handful…
Do Appointment Reminders Work?
If you've been to the doctor in the last few years, you've probably gotten one a phone call reminding you from your doctor's office reminding you of your upcoming appointment.…
Obama Names New Nominee for CMS Head in ’12
Posted in CMSCorporateHealthcare Policy & The MediaPolitics & The Law Posted in CMSCorporateHealthcare Policy & The MediaPolitics & The LawFor Don Berwick, MD, the path to greatness as head of…
