Who Leads Whom?
Government is seldom an instrument of change. Government is seldom an instrument of change.State institutions tend to lag behind society in recognizing and addressing disruptive issues. Rather than leading, the…
Is More Gun Control the RIght Prescription?
Guns are in the news again. Here are some incontrovertible facts. Mass murders committed by young males have become a new phenomenon in American life.Individuals who should not be permitted to…
Telemedicine Is Vital to Reforming Health Care Delivery
Telemedicine Is Vital to Reforming Health Care DeliveryBy Joseph C. Kvedar, MDOctober 7, 2015Harvard Business Review Telemedicine Is Vital to Reforming Health Care DeliveryBy Joseph C. Kvedar, MDOctober 7, 2015Harvard…
The Best Thing About Any New Adventure
When setting out on any new adventure, part of the fun is not knowing what you will find around the next corner. Will it be a postcard picture perfect breathtaking…
Social Media Strategy: A Must in Healthcare Marketing
Social media is no longer a choice in healthcare marketing. Whether you’re marketing a hospital, health system, physician practice or health plan, consumer engagement is key to your success.Yet with…
What can we do about overuse of emergency rooms?
Come and get it! Come and get it!I’d expect an emergency physician with 35 years of experience to have some solid insights on why people come to the emergency room.…
Telling Stories & Busting Myths at Mayo Clinic’s Transform 2015 Conference
We’re just back from Mayo Clinic’s excellent Transform Conference 2015. What struck us about the conference was just how fun it was. Bring together a group of people who are…
Things You Need To Know About Making Your Next Hangover Less Awful
Unlike food, alcohol requires no digestion by your body. Although, sadly, this does not mean that beverages and liquors come without calories and fat. As a matter of fact, how…
Make America and the Medical Profession Great Again
Even those who have but a passing interest in the American political know that Donald Trump is:Very Rich.Leading in every poll.Going to build a wall that Mexico will pay for.One…
Diagnostic Reading: Five Must-Read Articles From the Past Week
This week in Diagnostic Reading, we are looking at ICD-10, as yesterday marked the deadline for the code implementation. We also look at the effects of patient consultations, breast computer-aided detection,…
