Google My Business: A Great Tool for Hospitals
You may or not be aware, but Google recently launched a tool called Google My Business that allows businesses to easily manage different Google applications (Maps, Adwords, Google Plus, etc) from…
10 Steps to Boosting Profitability Through the Revenue Cycle
Summary: Profitability can be achieved through addressing the denials portion of the revenue cycle. Summary: Profitability can be achieved through addressing the denials portion of the revenue cycle.Are you struggling…
Former Chicago Bear Contributing Voice to Concussion Policy Change
In light of the growing body of research and awareness around concussions and traumatic brain injuries in the sports and military arenas – especially as they potentially influence depression, early-onset…
Culture Change Is Here: People Are Price-Shopping for Health Care
Summary: Culture change is here. People are upset about rising health care prices and rising out-of-pocket expenses. In fact, they’re so upset that they’re acting like consumers, by shopping around for their health…
Health Business TV: Medical Inflation, Health Kiosks, Home Care Delivered
In this third edition of Health Business TV, I discuss Home Care Delivered (whose board I’ve just joined), medical inflation and my appearance on Al Jazeera, health kiosks, Hearts & Noses…
Animated GIFs: A New Tool to Get Attention on Twitter
Healthcare facilities and hospitals have utilized Twitter in interesting ways. From live Tweeting a brain surgery to providing readers with important news and information during tragic events, such as the…
Why a “Switzerland Approach” Might Become a Key Part of Wearable Health Platforms
It’s been a few weeks since Apple’s announcement about its Health app, the consumer electronics giants’ new dashboard for capturing health data; and HealthKit, its foray into establishing a healthcare…
Millennials: Obamacare Costs Less Than Your Cell Phone Bill
Obamacare | The Cost of CareAmericans were a little wary of the healthcare marketplace when it debuted this past year, but now, some are beginning to see the benefits –…
Selecting a File Transfer Solution: The Five Most Important Points Healthcare Providers Should Consider
In healthcare today the number one issue among providers is compliance with federal, state and third-party regulations. With compliance mandates shaping an industry, moving increasingly larger volumes of files among…
Checking In? Why Hospitals Are Offering Services Like Hotels
You can't spell "hospitality" without "hospital." Many hospitals are taking this to heart and offering services that very closely resemble that of a hotel, from custom meals to valet…
