Medicine Is a Profession, But Healthcare Is a Business
A prospective doctor’s long and arduous education has often been all about medicine, with precious little training or experience in the business of running a business. A prospective doctor’s long…
Of ACOs and the Over-imaging of Children
This week’s news feeds feature a big new study on pediatric CT radiation doses. Anyone who’s been paying attention will not be surprised by the results: This week’s news feeds…
Boomer Voice
Get ready for our next exclusive series: Boomer Voice - the voice of the boomer generation. And that means you too! This is a new series and we hope to…
Siemens Increases Patient Access to Alzheimer’s Biomarker
Anticipating the onward march of aging Americans who will suffer from Alzheimer’s disease, Siemens’ PETNET Solutions has increased patient access to Eli Lilly and Company’s Amyvid biomarker (Florbetapir F 18…
Boomer Voice – [Infographic]
The Boomer Generation is 42% of the Adult Population in the United States. That's a lot! Who out there is a boomer? I am! Follow HealthWorks Collective Boomer Voice, the…
The Evolution of Medicare Telehealth Reimbursement
Summary: Telehealth is becoming more prevalent and almost a staple in administering healthcare. Great strides are being made to increase reimbursement payments and provide consistency among payers (Medicaid, Medicare, and…
Are You Providing Value to Patients?
Providing value to patients has always been the name of the game whenever we talk about patient engagement and patient access. We at Carestream recently met with our Medical Advisory…
SNMMI 2013: High Sugar, Low Reward Points The Insulin-Resistant To Obesity
Statistical parameter mapping that compared the difference of raclopride scan after oral ingestion of glucose and after oral sucralose (artificial sweetener) drinks between insulin resistance subjects and control subjects. Statistical parameter mapping…
Health Insurance Under the Exchanges: What Will You Pay?
Summary: What will you pay for individual health insurance as of 2014? What factors will contribute to your individual premium? Summary: What will you pay for individual health insurance as…
Insomnia May Be Linked to Future Hospitalization, Increased Health Service Use
Having trouble falling or staying asleep? Having trouble falling or staying asleep? Insomnia may be an important indicator of future hospitalization among middle-aged and older adults, according to a new…
