Predicting the Future of ePatients
Nearly half of ePatients living in the United States say the web has helped them get treatment faster, better communicate with their doctors, understand medications, or otherwise “CareHack” the health…
Pioneering Healthcare in Brazil
Medical Solutions Magazine recently sat down with Dr. Romeu Domingues, Chairman of DASA, the largest diagnostics company in Brazil. Created through the fusion of some of the most traditional Brazilian laboratories…
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HIMSS14: Population Health Management and the CareXcell™ Solution
The 2014 annual conference and exhibition of the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (hereafter HIMSS14, for obvious reasons) is taking place in warmish Orlando, Fla., home of Disney and…
How to Educate and Empower Patients: Thoughts From an Expert
Patient empowerment through patient education is an all-important topic in the news and among healthcare providers and their patients. There are specific patient education departments in most major medical centers. …
An Open Letter to Tom Brokaw About Cancer
Dear Tom (I am calling you that instead of “Mr. Brokaw” because, like millions of Americans, I feel like I know you personally), Dear Tom (I am calling you that…
Are Medical Company Taglines Becoming Redundant?
Are Medical Company Taglines Becoming Redundant? Some claim that taglines are becoming obsolete. I read a post by Nicola Ziady a few days ago titled, “Hospital Taglines – Are they…
Should Hospital PR Engage Journalists with Social Media?
It is generally accepted that journalists prefer hospital PR folks to contact them on Twitter, rather than by phone or email, forcing them to make their pitch, sell the story…
Despite the Penalties, Physician Visit Innovation Is Progressing
One morning, Arthur Tyson woke up with a nose bleed at his home in rural North Carolina. He otherwise felt fine. Tyson, a 70-year old heart attack survivor, lives with…
How Many Patients Should a Primary Care Physician Care For?
The answer is probably about 1000 or less. But most primary care physicians (PCPs) have a panel of perhaps 2,500 patients and often more. Why the dichotomy?As insurers have held…
Do You Check Online Doctor Ratings?
A new study has found that one in four consumers rely on online ratings when choosing a physician. The findings are based on a nationwide, survey of 2,137 people taken…
