Medtech: Numbers and Size of Fundings, Jan-Aug 2015
Fundings in medtech in 2015 follow a common pattern in that most fundings are between $1 million and $5 million — in 2015 thus far, we have identified 111 separate…
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Patient Survives Death Sentence – Medical Negligence?
Doctors do not know everything. We make mistakes and mistakes in judgment. Sometimes we make the mistake of speaking when we should keep silent. At times, patients ask us questions…
Furry Crutches
Randall Goskowicz and Zoey Randall Goskowicz and ZoeyI was reflecting on the heroic ways my fellow patients go about their day and struggle not to be defined or confined by…
How health quality measures became a jungle: Joanne Kenen
Summary: “Quality measures are good, right? We all want our doctors and hospitals to follow best practices and be held to them,” writes Joanne Kenen, health editor at Politico, on…
5 Areas Where Medical Practices Can Get Involved with Community Outreach
Community outreach is a powerful tool for medical professionals to market their private practice in their community. Volunteering your time or donating your services or money within your city or…
5 Ways Doctors Can Connect With Their Patients
When it comes to your customer loyalty or connecting with your patients, there are so many things involved that can cause a relationship to go down the tubes. When it comes to…
Why Selecting the Right Digital Advertising Vendor Matters for Your Clinical Trial
The value of digital advertising in boosting patient recruitment for clinical trials is undeniable. However, not all digital advertising firms are created equally. Not only do digital advertising vendors have different…
The Case for Patient Video in Doctors Visits: Take a Selfie and Call Me In the Morning
The selfie culture and our desire to photo-document every aspect of our lives has started to influence healthcare as well, and patients want to be able to record their doctors…
Having Insurance Doesn’t Always Pay: The case of the $1,700 mammogram
This post appeared originally in MedPage Today, where I wrote it as part of our pricing transparency partnership with MedPage Today. Re-posted with permission. Summary: “I live in metro…
Get the Most Out of Your Facility’s Services Page
For a hospital or healthcare facility, the Services page is one of the most critical elements of a website. It’s here that you can paint a picture to your audience…
