How Digital Is Transforming Employee Healthcare
Even as employers are shifting healthcare costs back onto employees' shoulders companies are realizing that employee wellbeing can have an impact on the bottom line. While those employees are now…
HIPAA Basics For Licensed Health Care Professionals: Privacy, Security, and Breach Notification Rules
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently issued a Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) fact sheet for health care professionals and organizations. The Department of Health…
The Healthcare Costs Associated with Alcohol Addiction
For most people, alcohol is a social drug – used in moderation. There are even studies that show that light alcohol consumption can have health benefits for certain populations. However,…
NFL Commissioner Agrees To ’60 Minutes’ Interview About Concussions
Concussions and the future of the NFL will be front and center this week as litigation moves to oral arguments before the Third Circuit on why the NFL Concussion Settlement…
Marty, Bernie, Hillary –Ready to talk health policy?
Last year, I interviewed all nine candidates for governor of Massachusetts about healthcare policy. I asked each of them the same questions and they all gave thoughtful replies. I received…
When a Health Care Business Model Disruption is Self-Destructive
Some time ago, I wrote an article here on the Uberization of Healthcare and how silly that expression is. In essence, I tried to tamper the enthusiasm behind so many…
COPD in the United States: The Shocking Truth [Infographic]
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic respiratory disease also known as the Silent Killer. The early stages of COPD are almost always unnoticeable as most people attribute the…
IDoR: Paediatric Imaging a Bright Spot in Advancing Radiology
In addition to special lectures and courses being held to mark theInternational Day of Radiology, hospitals and radiology departments all across the world held open days and special events to…
Emergency Nurses: An Overabundance of Violence
As part of a normal workday, emergency nurses witness the injuries and human suffering that result from violence. They treat victims of gunshot wounds, car wrecks, bar fights, domestic abuse,…
