Telemedicine Reimbursement Enters the 2016 Presidential Campaign
At last, a presidential candidate has said something interesting about healthcare that doesn't involve repealing Obamacare or expanding Medicare to a single payer system. In a recent speech, Hillary Clinton…
Massachusetts hospitals are making money — I’m quoted
The Massachusetts Center for Health Information and Analysis has released its 2014 profile of hospital financial performance. Profits are up moderately overall by various measurers, despite drops in inpatient stays,…
The Value of a URAC Accredited IRO
The Value of a URAC Accredited IRO – Independent Review OrganizationNot all Independent Review Organizations are created the same. Some look to go beyond the standard provision of reviews, and…
The (Little) Things That Matter To Patients
Outcome measurement is top of mind for all of us in healthcare these days, and there’s been a lot of talk about whether measures drive the right behavior, with some…
Tips for Dental Practices to Maximize Results from Internet Marketing
You went to dental school, not business school… but you ended up a small business owner. If you sometimes feel a little lost, you’re not alone. This is why most…
Digital Tools for Clinical Trials
(This post was originally published in the Patients Helping Patients blog on Patient Empowerment Network)There is progress being made in the clinical trial arena! (This post was originally published in…
Is Your Doctor a Spin Doctor?
We are in the Age of Spin as the presidential campaigns percolate along. So much fun to watch! It’s a performance in doublespeak, deflection and distraction that is so obvious,…
Engaging Physicians and Others The Purely Old Fashioned Way
If there’s one—close-to-perfect and always effective—secret to engaging doctors and others, this is it: Sharing timely, useful and interesting information–directly and personally. This makes an unforgettable and lasting impression that grows…
New tool to compare costs, benefits of cancer treatments: Reuters
Summary: “As options for cancer patients become increasingly complicated, and expensive, the most influential source for U.S. oncology treatment guidelines will for the first time offer a tool to assess…
Global Spine Surgery Finding Double Digit Growth from Innovation, Economics, and Clinical Trends According to MedMarket Diligence Report
[August 21, 2015 — Mission Viejo CA — MedMarket Diligence has published its 2015 global report on spine surgery. For details, see link.] [August 21, 2015 — Mission Viejo CA — MedMarket…
