Why Healthcare Should Sweat “The Small Stuff” When It Comes to Health Data Security
In the five years since the passing of the 2009 HITECH Act, more than 30 million people in over 900 various cases have been affected by breaches of secure healthcare…
Take a Deep Breath: Marijuana Product Placement Is on the Way
Paid product placements for cigarettes are back on the big screen. The tobacco industry agreed in 1998 not to pay for product placement in movies. But electronic cigarettes weren’t around then…
Patience Is a Virtue
PatientsIt was a summer of heartbreaking images. Michael Brown’s body lying uncovered in the noon glare of Ferguson. The agony of Steven Sotloff’s mother futilely pleading for her son’s life.…
Why Do I Only Get 10 Minutes with My Doctor?
Good question. You call for an appointment and are told it will be about 20 days. Good question. You call for an appointment and are told it will be about…
Uninsured Rate Has Fallen, But May Soon Increase
While there are plenty of valid reasons to be skeptical about the Affordable Care Act, regardless of where you fall on the political spectrum, it’s hard to argue that imposing…
Will Physicians Ever Embrace ACOs?
ACOs and Providers | Healthcare Is ChangingHealthcare is changing, there’s no question about it. The question of the hour, however, is are we ready for it? Healthcare providers know that…
Adopting Technology in Healthcare for the Right Reasons
Regulations, process, and records keeping are all important parts of managing health IT; however, when implemented without a strategy focused on patient and business value, they can create headaches for…
How Familiar Technology Is Being Used to Advance Digital Health
Misfit Shine, a polished, chrome health tracker was among the pieces modeled at New York Fashion Week this year. Born out of an Indiegogo campaign and designed to record diet, workout…
Empathy: Beyond a Connection
Being a great leader means having a clear vision, mission or goal. It means being committed, and knowing how to listen and communicate, but it involves much more. It’s about…
How to Convert More Customers Using Psychology
Today’s consumers have an unprecedented number of options regarding where and how they access information — and the world of healthcare is no exception. Given the current digital climate, your…
