IT Can Make a Big Difference in Healthcare: Why Hasn’t It?
The final in the excellent collaborative healthcare series from the University of Washington and WBBA did not necessarily end the series on a high note: speaker Peter Neupert presented a…
“Google Calico” and Modern Healthcare: Can Google Make Us Live Forever?
You may recall some murmurings last year about a new Google venture cryptically called Calico. In the heyday of 23andMe, Apple’s many health apps and the hefty focus on technology…
Why the Individual Mandate Is Important
As a reasonably young and healthy person, freelance social worker Tammy Boudreaux wasn’t a big believer in health insurance. But then she hurt her finger. She paid out of pocket for emergency…
Next-Generation Revenue Cycle
With the increasing adoption and implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and its various components, the financial reimbursement picture is drastically changing. We now have an increased…
Providers Hesitant to Discuss End-of-Life Care with Some Patients
Who should discuss end of life care with patients, and when? Who should discuss end of life care with patients, and when?Providers are unsure when to approach this issue and whether it’s…
Sowing the Future Wearables Fields
For years, scientists have been heralding the age of interdisciplinary work. We’ve put together teams of scientists to tackle hard problems that couldn’t be solved any longer by solo fields…
10 Reasons Your Claim Was Denied
There are many reasons a claim might be denied, but did you know that many of them are actually simple oversights that can easily be corrected? There are many reasons…
3 Ways a Physician Blog Will Enhance Your Web Presence
Most physicians are well aware that having a website is important for attracting clients to their practice. Once a physician has taken the important step of establishing a website presence,…
How to Use Internet Marketing to Promote Your Clinical Trial
Getting good participation in your clinical trial not only helps people get access to the latest drugs and medical procedures, but having a varied cross section of people in your…
