HIPAA & Health IT: $872 Million in Incentives
The national EHR incentive program is rapidly changing healthcare operations, and as a result, an increasing awareness of health IT is accelerating the need to meet HIPAA compliance requirements for…
Where Does Health Care Fit in Herman Cain’s 9-9-9 Plan?
Now that Herman Cain sits atop at least some GOP presidential polls, I decided to have a quick peek to see what he has to say about health care and…
The Socialization of Breast Cancer
On the occasion of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we invite you to join HealthworksCollective for an exclusive webinar about the growing role of social media in educating breast cancer patients…
An Insider’s Look at the FDA
If you’ve read my blogs for a while, or look up some past blogs, you’ll see I have been frustrated at times with the FDA. Yes, they have a tough…
How Exercise Can Help Those Who Are Terminally Ill
EXCLUSIVE POST - EXCLUSIVE POST - Mesothelioma, lupus, and hepatitis are all considered to be terminal illnesses. Patients with terminal illnesses live in a world of uncertainty. They may be…
The Power Of Embryonic Stem Cells
EXCLUSIVE POST - Embryonic stem cells may offer the opportunity to cure many of our most vexing diseases such as diabetes or the ravages of heart attacks. They are present…
Life Expectancy Paradox Explained by Smoking
People with greater income or formal education tend to live longer and enjoy better health. The trend holds true wherever researchers look — in poor countries or rich ones, in…
Medicare Cost Rise Eats Up Part of Social Security Inflation Adjustment
Social Security recipients are likely to get a cost of living allowance (COLA) adjustment next year, based on an increase in the Consumer Price Index. Yet most senior citizens will…
Evolution of Spine Surgery Market is Changing the Landscape
The global market for spine surgery devices was estimated to be worth about $12.43 billion in 2010, and is forecast to reach approximately $23.90 billion by 2020, exhibiting a compound…
Are U.S. Doctors Paid Too Much?
The average annual income for a primary-care doctor surpasses $186,000. U.S. orthopedic surgeons make $442,450 on average. Both figures are substantially higher than the median income in this country —…
