Swamped: America’s Health Care System Is Drowning in Misery
High TideHardly anyone is happy. Patients aren’t getting the care they need. Doctors can’t give the care they want. Drug companies aren’t making enough money (ask them). Employers moan they…
Impact of Payer Mix Shift on Orthopedic Practice Payments
In order to maintain a healthy revenue stream, it is key that your practice has a well-balanced mix of payers. If your revenue stream seems to be sagging it could be that your payer mix…
Diagnostic Reading: Five Must-Read Articles from the Past Week
This week’s Diagnostic Readings include a preview of the 2014 RSNA conference, the impact of politics on the field of radiology, advice to improve patient engagement and more. Check out…
7 Psychology Hacks to Improve Patient Satisfaction
Unless you’re a psychiatrist or psychiatric nurse, you may not remember that Psychology 101 course you took in medical school, but if you want to improve patient satisfaction, you might…
MediSafe’s Custom Feed Creates Better Health Engagement, On the Go
Your Facebook News Feed is customized based on your interests and the sharing activity of your friends. There’s an app for personalized recommendations of what to wear based on your…
Content Strategy for Healthcare [PODCAST]
Meet Ahava Leibtag - Content strategist, writer, website consultant. Ahava is President of Aha Media Group. She has worked in healthcare digital consulting with clients such as Johns Hopkins Medicine,…
HIPAA and Protecting Patient Information
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) has many physicians nervous about their responsibilities in protecting patient information. Respecting patient privacy has always been both a moral and legal issue,…
Family Caregivers: Unsung Heroes of Healthcare in America
November 6, 2014 November 6, 2014About half of all adults in the U.S. —117 million people— have one or more chronic health conditions, and one in four adults is struggling…
5 Changes Implemented by a Florida Hospital to Improve the ER
For most healthcare systems, the ongoing dilemmas surrounding streamlining emergency room services are some of the most challenging in the industry today. For most healthcare systems, the ongoing dilemmas surrounding…
Using SlideShare Infographics to Create an Unforgettable Visual Voyage
Contemporary healthcare is bursting with physicians of every background and expertise. Yes, they all have the eponymous letters “M’ and “D” after their names, but this abbreviation may actually be…
