Eight of the Funniest ICD-10 Codes
The new ICD-10 medical billing codes that go into effect October 1, 2014, are totally replacing the current ICD-9 codes. The new ICD-10 medical billing codes that go into effect…
DeLauro Statement on Public Health Emergency Medical Countermeasures
I have received many press releases, but don't post on the vast majority. But the one below, from Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro on her comments at the first Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations Subcommittee…
HIMSS 2014 in Review
The HIMSS conference is so big, with so many different kinds of attendees and exhibitors that it’s almost impossible to have one big theme for any given year. Yet the…
An Open Discussion Around Patient Engagement
As a healthcare professional I believe patient engagement is critical to successful outcomes. From my perspective, the more engaged and involved a person is in their own healthcare the better…
Will Maine Legislation Punish the Messenger?
So far, Maine has resisted the temptation to grab new federal Medicaid dollars dangled by ObamaCare. So far, Maine has resisted the temptation to grab new federal Medicaid dollars dangled…
Mark Fisher, Candidate for Governor of MA, Speaks with the Health Business Blog
Mark Fisher (R), candidate for Governor of Massachusetts Mark Fisher (R), candidate for Governor of MassachusettsDownload: hbdew0002-david-e-williams-interviews-mark-fisher-republican-for-governor-of-massachusetts.mp3 In this podcast interview, Mark Fisher, Republican/Tea Party candidate for Governor of Massachusetts…
Three: The Most Persuasive Number in Communications
Three is powerful Three is powerfulHow important is the ease, speed, and accuracy of the messaging in your marketing communication? When you deliver a PowerPoint presentation about your medical device…
BioPharma Beat: A Data-Driven History of Bioinformatics
In this installment of BioPharma Beat, we bring you an interview with Hallam Stevens, who just published a fascinating book on the History of Bioinformatics.Life Out of Sequence: In this…
Neurochemistry and the Art and Science of Storytelling [VIDEO]
Studies reveal hard science data behind why the sometimes fanciful, sometimes fictional art of storytelling is a highly effective as a communications tool. Studies reveal hard science data behind why…
Paternalist vs. Patient-Centered Approach to Patient Engagement
I am always a bit ambivalent about coming off as “too preachy.” I am at an even greater loss as to when it’s OK to find fault with what others…
