Why Are ObamaCare Opponents So Vehement?
A non-health wonk relative emailed me recently:“Can you tell me in very brief terms, why the far right is so much against the Affordable Care Act? To me, it makes…
The Online Hospital Appointment Process: Insights and Numbers
Before making an appointment, patients invest a lot of time and consideration into their research. According to a 2012 Google Hospital Study, 84% of patients use both online and offline…
New Concussion Sensors, Apps Help Without Solving Key Diagnostic Issues
Originally published on MedCityNews.com. Originally published on MedCityNews.com. Handheld diagnostic devices. Blood tests. Helmet sensors. Apps that evaluate everything from balance to speech patterns. They’re all efforts being put forth by companies looking to…
Getting Real About Health Care Value
This post was first published in the Harvard Business Review This post was first published in the Harvard Business ReviewWords can spearhead social transformation. Let’s hope that’s true for “value” in health…
A Caregiver’s Guide to Understanding the Stages of COPD
Chronic lower respiratory disease (COPD) refers to a group of lung diseases, including emphysema, chronic bronchitis, and in some cases asthma, that cause breathing difficulties and airflow problems. Chronic lower…
Providing High-Quality Health Care to Americans Should Trump Politics
First published in the Harvard Business ReviewThe shutdown of large parts of the federal government is the harsh consequence of a dysfunctional Congress that’s unable to find enough common ground…
Is Acetaminophen Behind The Autism Epidemic?
Although Cuba’s per capita income is about eight times lower than that of the U.S., the percentage of its population with autism is also lower — a surprising 298 times…
Force-Feeding Guantanamo Prisoners Tortures Medical Profession
Nearly every physician regards himself as an ethical practitioner. Nearly none of us are, at least not fully. There is no bright line that separates ethical from improper behavior. Indeed,…
Helping Patients Pay Their Hospital Bills [VIDEO INTERVIEW]
It is no fun to be in the hospital. And it's certainly no fun to finally get home and then get the hospital bill in the mail. If you have…
