Shopping for Health Insurance
I have health insurance. The premium is pretty low but I have a high deductible. I am not often sick and I am not on any medication. I can't remember…
Dermatology Smartphone Apps No Substitute for Doctor’s Visit
I’m compelled to use this pla I’m compelled to use this platform to sound an alarm and draw added attention to something that has been of great concern to me…
Young Google Science Fair Champ Discovers New Leads for Anti-Flu Drugs
Originally published on MedCityNews.com.Eric Chen isn’t your average 17-year-old. When the high school junior isn’t in school, he’s working with biologists at the University of California, San Diego, using their…
Long Term Care Commission Report Falls Short
This blog post first appeared on HealthCetera, from the Center for Health, Media & Policy at Hunter College, where I’m a Senior Fellow. This blog post first appeared on HealthCetera,…
Beware: Another Autism “Breakthrough”
Science magazine of September 13, 2013 had alarming news: a new blood test for the diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is being developed by Pediatric Bioscience, a start-up biotech. According…
Understanding the Drivers of the Patient Experience
First published in the Harvard Business Review First published in the Harvard Business ReviewMany hospitals, including the Cleveland Clinic, are implementing a variety of strategies to improve the patient experience —an…
Where There Is Research, There Is Hope
Attending the second annual Research and Hope Awards, run by the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) in Washington DC, Paul Tunnah muses this month on some of the…
The Amazing Saga of Mike Schultz, Citizen Scientist
In one of my earlier posts, I talked about the impact that citizen scientists will have on the medicine, technology and the marketplace. Today, I want to introduce you to…
Is Your Hospital Website Costing You Revenue?
Today, 8 out of 10 health consumers are visiting hospital websites. But up to 90% end up going somewhere else without making an appointment. Can your hospital afford this?Public data shows…
