Dictionary of ElderCare Terminology Available
Walter Feldesman published the first edition of his Dictionary of Eldercare Terminology. It remains the first and only dictionary defining eldercare words and terms. Walter Feldesman published the first edition…
Medicare’s Data Release Places More Power in Hands of Informed Medical Consumers
Yesterday, Medicare released data on in-patient hospital costs across the country to provide consumers/patients with cost comparison information. Yesterday, Medicare released data on in-patient hospital costs across the country to…
Medical Technology Redefined by Forces and Innovation
One of the significant challenges in current markets for medical technology is the evolving definitions that dictate the nature of the competitive landscape. The unrelenting economic forces underpinning medtech —…
Patients Come Second: Why Not?
Last week I finished reading a book about leadership and employee engagement, Patients Come Second. It was written by a health system CEO and the chief cult Last week I…
Implementing Electronic Health Record: Three Ways to Minimize the Impact
Implementing an EHR for Meaningful Use can affect physicians, staff and patients, but risks can be minimized through careful planning.It’s not uncommon for an electronic health record (EHR) implementation to…
Effects of Medicaid Expansion Under the ACA: Preliminary Results
Summary: Preliminary studies show mixed results in terms of costs/usage and diagnosis/treatment as a result of Medicaid expansion. Summary: Preliminary studies show mixed results in terms of costs/usage and diagnosis/treatment…
GMO: The Real Story
GMO – Part 1This is a series about genetically modified organisms. We anticipate there will be three parts. It will be comprehensive, but if you are truly interested in this…
Wanted: Advanced Caregiver Training and Intuitive Devices
Increasingly, family caregivers with no formal training are doing the kind of work more commonly associated with hospital-based nurses: operating dialysis machines and ventilators, administering IVs and injections, and using…
Health App: The iPhone Can Take Your Temperature
The average person's temperature is about 98 degrees Fahrenheit or 37 degrees Celsius. Of course, people's temperatures can go up a lot when they are sick. You need to pay…
The HealthCare Social Media Review – 28th Edition – Connectivity
What does social media really do? Connect us all! With social media channels, geographic location is less and less important. For healthcare, this connectivity opens whole new avenues. Patients can…
