Medicaid Expansion: Poor States Are Subsidizing Rich Ones
State lotteries result in the voluntary transfer of wealth by the poor to the rich. It seems the Affordable Care Act is having a similar impact.In Massachusetts, residents of lower income towns like Chelsea spend…
How to Align Your Hospital Marketing Plan with Your Business Objectives
When crafting a hospital marketing plan, it is important to make sure it is in line with, and supports, the hospital’s business objectives. While building brand name recognition is always…
Chiropractic and Diagnostic Imaging: Evolving Trends [INTERVIEW]
Dr. Dr. Chad Warshal is a Doctor of Chiropractic and Diplomate of the American Chiropractic Board of Radiology and teaches as an Associate Professor at New York Chiropractic College where…
How to Evaluate Pathology Reporting Software
If you're looking for a different Pathology reporting software, you might be searching because you're no longer satisfied with the software you have been using. Many Pathologists have found that…
No More Tobacco at CVS
As of September 2, CVS–the ubiquitous pharmacy / convenience store–has stopped selling tobacco products, including both cigarettes and smokeless tobacco. As of September 2, CVS–the ubiquitous pharmacy / convenience store–has…
The 4 Keys of Improved ED Throughput
For many healthcare organizations, the emergency room is the hub of high-speed drama and intrigue, and with these qualifiers comes the reality of financial impact. An emergency department’s ability to…
Paying for IVF
Advances in fertility treatment have greatly expanded the number of people who can become parents. But treatment is expensive and – in most states – is not covered by health…
3 Possible Scenarios for IT’s Role in Health and Healthcare
Microsoft recently released a blog post on the company’s Security Blog that details three possible scenarios or views of the world and cyberspace in 2025. The three possible scenarios are; Peak, Plateau, and Canyon.…
3 Great Topics for Physicians New to Podcasting
Podcasts can be a great way for physicians to create relevant, engaging content for patients. Podcast content can be integrated into a variety of the physician’s existing marketing efforts, such…
14 Patient Barriers That May Delay or Prevent Recovery
The conventional wisdom is that if we were able to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of our healthcare system, it would improve patient outcomes and lower cost. Yet an efficient…
