Symposium’s Message to Doctors: Engage with Patients
mHealth is all about patient engagement these days, and nowhere was that point driven with more purpose than last week's Connected Health Symposium. mHealth is all about patient engagement these…
The Curious History of Hashtags Plus Six Useful Resources
Social media hashtags have become ubiquitous and a language-art of their own. You know them when you #seethem, but the cryptic, compressed (and sometimes insider) meanings are not always clearly…
Britain’s Patient-Safety Crisis Holds Lessons for All
(First published in the Harvard Business Review) (First published in the Harvard Business Review)In August, Dr. Donald M. Berwick presented the report from the independent National Advisory Group on the Safety of…
The Expansive Reach of Digital Health and the Power of a Second Opinion
(John Nosta writes for Forbes.com)When it comes to your health, who can you trust? Who can provide a well-informed decision about life and death issues? (John Nosta writes for Forbes.com)When it…
Are We Missing SMS as a Patient Engagement Opportunity?
It’s almost a cliché that providers need to reach patients where they want to connect, yet there is an existing option being underused.No, it’s not mHealth applications – but it…
Healthcare Startup SwipeSense May Win WSJ’s Startup of the Year
First published at MedCityNews.com. After 19 weeks of pitching, redesigning and answering tough questions, 24 startups have been whittled down to three on
Should Michael Jackson’s Doctor Practice Medicine Again?
Before Michael Jackson, most folks didn’t know what propofol was. Now, patients are asking me for it by name. It’s an awesome drug. It provides a beautiful sedation, is extremely…
Telehealth Provides Convenience and Value
Receiving primary care can be difficult these days. With healthcare costs rising and wait times often very long, it can become very frustrating to get something as simple as treatment…
New mHealth Projects Make Waves in Diabetes Management
Almost every month, it seems, someone is coming up with a new mHealth device or system to help diabetics manage their health. The latest breakthroughs are coming from both sides…
Are You Protected from Germs? Check Out This Infographic
It’s that time of the year to remember that proper hygiene can prevent us from getting sick, though that’s an important message at all times. To that end, Sinai Hospital created…
