Medicare Advantage Redux
Writing at the Health Affairs Blog the other day, Marsha Gold claimed that, “Existing research provides no evidence that either traditional Medicare or Medicare Advantage perform consistently better than the…
Attempt to Standardize Home Health Care
A pending Medicare rule set to go into effect on April Fools Day will require home health agencies to have a face-to-face meeting with prospective clients. Medicare beneficiaries will have…
Cancer Scare for Coke, Pepsi Drinkers
Most people know that sugary cola drinks have no nutritional benefits, promote weight gain, obesity and diabetes, and contain caffeine, a mildly addictive stimulant. Some people know these drinks…
Network Mapping Identifies Physician Influencers
Several years ago, scientists led by Harvard’s Nicholas Christakis showed how happiness and obesity can spread through social networks. The team showed for example, that when certain people gained weight,…
Disaster Management
Natural disasters such as earthquakes, hurricanes, and tornados are some of the most devastating events any city can endure. These disasters compromise the health of many residents due to lack…
Continua’s Chuck Parker on Connected Health (transcript)
This is the transcript of my recent podcast interview with Continua Health Alliance Executive Director Chuck Parker. David Williams: This is David Williams, co-founder of MedPharma Partners and author of…
Chronic Disease Prevention Remains Top Priority
One year ago, passage of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act was no doubt a great step forward for chronic disease prevention and wellness. In fact, U.S. Department of…
Total Artificial Heart Patient Bridged To Transplant
Last month, OneMedSentinel made mention of certifications for the world’s first Total Artificial Heart. SynCardia Systems Inc, the Tucson-based manufacturer of the world’s only FDA, Health Canada and CE approved…
Radiation Risks in Perspective
Living next to a nuclear power plant for a year is as risky as eating one banana. Living next to a nuclear power plant for a year exposes you to…
Minn. Governor Requests Bids for Health Care
An executive (healthcare) order? Today, Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton will be requiring managed care companies doing business with the state in providing coverage to become entirely transparent — by submitting…
