Time for some healthcare New Year’s resolutions
It’s that time of year for many people to head off for a festive break before seeing out the year. It’s a time for reflection – on what has been…
Career Searching? Don’t Forget Nursing!
When little children are asked what they want to be when they grow up, most replies are familiar--teacher, police officer, nurse. As we get older and become aware of just…
How Martin Shkreli is driving down drug prices
Thanks Mr. Evil for helping build consensus Breaking news: Martin Shkreli has been arrested for securities fraud. Not surprising, but actually I was hoping this wouldn’t occur for a while…
Career Options as an Occupational Therapist
Occupational therapy (OT) is a good career choice for people who are interested in helping people improve their quality of life. Occupational therapists work with people of all ages from…
Does Healthcare Need a “Call to Minga”?
In the most recent months, I have experienced a lot of “firsts” since I have joined Wellpepper. Although still in healthcare, I have ventured into the patient engagement space which…
7 Key Characteristics of Healthcare Recruitment [Infographic]
There is a clear challenge in today’s healthcare recruitment: the pool of available medical talent is decreasing as more Americans are gaining access to healthcare.In a recent survey, Health eCareers surveyed 565…
Healthcare’s 2016 marketing trends to watch
Internet and mobile technologies have changed pretty much every type of social interaction, including the way people manage their health, and the ways in which they deal with their healthcare…
Direct Primary Care – Isn’t It Too Expensive?
A common criticism of direct primary care (membership/retainer/concierge practices) is the added expense – “isn’t it too expensive?” Ways to think about the cost are to prioritize expenditures and to…
Weekly Dose of Top 5 Healthcare Stories You Might’ve Missed
From our partner site, Healthcare Dive, we wanted to share the top 5 stories that readers were talking about and sharing last week. Last week, healthcare execs were kept informed on…
Was Granny Sent Home from the Hospital Too Soon?
Over the years, I have heard families bemoan that their relative who was just readmitted to the hospital was sent home too early just a few days ago. Are they…
