Choosing Your Medical Specialty: Obstetrics and Gynecology
Why I Chose to Become an Ob/Gyn Physician –My interest in medicine began with my grandmother, who was a labor and delivery nurse. I used to visit regularly and listened…
How Mobile Technologies Are Changing the Face of Medicine
Mobile technologies have changed our lives. They’ve revolutionized the way we communicate, how we manage daily chores and tasks, and even how we find our way from place to place.…
Is a Career in Naturopathic Medicine Right for You?
Here’s a fact: naturopathic physicians benefit the lives of their patients, and encourage a healthy lifestyle that’s built on the principal belief that wellness is about more than the body;…
Who is responsible for patient engagement within pharma?
As someone spending a lot of time working with clients on both digital communication and patient engagement, there are often remarkable parallels between the two. Of course, patient engagement is…
How to Prepare for a Second Opinion Doctor Appointment
(This post was originally published on the Patients Helping Patients blog on the Patient Empowerment Network) (This post was originally published on the Patients Helping Patients blog on the Patient…
Strategies for Optimal Hospital Supply Chain Solutions
The demand for healthcare is growing exponentially. Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) experts believe that the demand will accelerate through at least 2020. While healthcare providers are facing growing…
Elephants, middlemen, and systems – oh, my!
I've been MIA here, but I've been loud/proud pretty much everywhere else in the last few months. Including here and here. What follows is a rant based on what I've been…
5 Statistics Healthcare Marketers Should Know About Digital Marketing
Healthcare marketing is an oftentimes confusing and frustrating endeavor. Despite being beset by patient demands, healthcare reforms, and insurance requirements, medical professionals are still expected to keep on top of…
Hospitals and Caregivers: Coordinating Care to Serve Patients
An interesting infographic! Consolidation, especially in small and rural communities, has been hurting patients. It sounds like things will get worse for all seniors. Am I missing something? An interesting…
Self-Pay Rising Faster Than Richard Branson’s Virgin Galactic Space Program
Self-pay responsibility for health care is rising and is now the third largest payer behind Medicare and Medicaid. Self-pay responsibility for health care is rising and is now the third…
