Traditional Health Insurance Market Drivers Pivot around ‘Consumerism’
The U.S. healthcare system is entering a new era for consumers. Consumers have become engaged ‘healthcare stakeholders’ and are demanding greater understanding of their options around care and costs. As…
Being a Pharma Rep Isn’t As Much Fun As It Was
Not so long ago being a pharmaceutical sales rep could be a lot of fun. Jamie Reidy laid it all out in Hard Sell: The Evolution of a Viagra Salesman,…
Implants From OrthoSensor to Monitor Knees for Load, Stability and Functionality
Well you would have to be living under a rock not to be aware of the recalls on the DePuy implants. Here’s another company that offering monitoring, GPS, etc. Well…
Hospital Training Using Virtual World and Avatars
HHS has a new social media tool that relys upon a virtual world and avatars to help users see outcomes of their actions and make better decisions. This along with…
The Incredible Shrinking Small Business Health Insurance Tax Credit
Last month was tax time, and some small businesses filed at last for the health insurance tax credit included in the health reform law. Most will be disappointed. Since the…
Irrational Regulators
Restaurants are held to higher standards of food preparation than individuals. Few rules constrain your holiday meal for twenty, but if you served ten folks for lunch in a…
June 6 – 9 Jefferies to Host 2011 Global Healthcare Conference
Featuring a Keynote Address from: President Bill Clinton Founder, William J. Clinton Foundation 42nd President of the United States Jefferies, an global securities and investment banking group, will host their…
Top Quotes of the Week
“The combined profits of the Fortune 500 increased by 81% this year, the third largest gain in history. Compare that to the unemployment rate, which fell by just 8% over the…
Can Home Health Care Reduce Cost?
At one point, the answer may have been yes. But today… At one point, the answer may have been yes. But today… “Although the initial impetus for establishing home health…
Doctors Reattach Leg Backwards On Purpose-Reconstructive Surgery for Cancer
The procedure is for Malignant lesions of the distal femur as a reconstructive technique. The patient The procedure is for Malignant lesions of the distal femur as a reconstructive technique.…
