Google Glass in Medicine: Why There Is Promise
In an interview on GlassStories, Kyle Samani gives the most cogent discussion of the pros and cons of Glass. He emphasizes that there is a cost to glass – not…
Cigna’s Decision on Genetic Testing Exposes Educational Gaps in Today’s Healthcare
“Real knowledge is to know the extent of one’s ignorance.” Confucius’ ancient saying underscores a current issue in healthcare: how well do the major players in healthcare—patients, providers and payors—really…
mHealth India: Insurance and Technology
Inspite of low penetration of Health Insurance in India, inclination towards Prevention and wellness products and services is on the rise. Inspite of low penetration of Health Insurance in India,…
How Much Do You Want to Pay for Medical Care?
The title above is not a misprint. I want you to think about choosing your own price.Suppose you could magically pay any fee you want to health care providers and…
Does Your Doctor Know Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)?
Folks must think that all doctors know all things medical. I know this is true by the questions that I have been asked over the years. While my expertise spans…
Helping Aging Parents Declutter: 3 Resources to Know
Call it downsizing, paring down, or cleaning house– letting go of personal belongings can be a difficult process for aging parents who want to age in place at home. Call…
Mid-Level Providers Trending Away from Primary Care?
Congressional lawmakers are quietly advancing a bill that will probably have an immediate transformative impact upon primary care delivery, once the ACA kicks in. The bill (HR 2810) which aims…
Why Health Insurance Is So Expensive
Healthcare spending in the U.S. has been growing relentlessly over the last decades, becoming one of the major contributors to the nation’s long-term fiscal deficit. In 2011 alone, the U.S.…
Why Apple Could Win in the Digital Health “Battle for the Wrist”
Originally published on MedCityNews.com. Originally published on MedCityNews.com.Mainstream consumer health doesn’t need Apple. There are new self-tracking apps and devices being devised every day to satisfy even the most hardcore…
The Application of Google Glass in Sudden Cardiac Death
(Editor's Note: John Nosta writes for Forbes under the heading, "Health Critical") (Editor's Note: John Nosta writes for Forbes under the heading, "Health Critical")Google Glass has made its way into…
