Another Reason Why Accurate Comparison of Health System Costs in Different Countries Is Difficult
In order to compare health costs in different countries, expenditures must be converted into a common currency. In practice, this is a more difficult problem than many people think. In…
What’s Next for Healthcare Information Technology Innovation
Last week the Greater Chicago Chapter of HIMSS invited me to participate in their healthcare technology webinar series. I covered the topic “What’s Next for Healthcare Information Technology Innovation?” and…
Obamacare 411
About three months ago I posted an edition titled “Obamacare 911.” For some reason this excited the search engines and I continue to receive a majority of hits when people…
Poor Adherence Generates Higher Health Care Costs and Worse Health Outcomes
A new national survey commissioned by the Partnership for a Healthy America and conducted by Greenberg Quinlan Rosner Research and Public Opinion Strategies, confirms that we have a serious adherence…
Government Institute Announces Distancing from Psychiatric “Bible”
Just mere weeks before the next edition of the “bible” of psychotherapeutics hits doctors’ offices nationwide, the federal government entity tasked with overseeing medical research is announcing a plan to…
EQ (Emotional Intelligence Quotient) or IQ (Intelligence Quotient): Which Best Identifies Success in Medicine (and in Business) Today?
Medical education today requires students to assimilate lots of facts and amass an incredible fund of knowledge quickly. As medical science advances, more material must be mastered. Medical students must…
Why Are We Surprised by Caffeinated Chewing Gum?
Wrigley’s caught a lot of grief this week when the FDA decided to start investigating the effects of caffeine added to food and beverage. Apparent the new Alert Energy Caffeine…
Person-Centered HealthCare: Medical Schools’ Efforts to Address Primary Care Needs
According to the results of the AAMC’s Center for Workforce Studies 2012 Medical School Enrollment Survey, the nation is on track for a 30 percent increase in medical school enrollment…
May is Borderline Personality Disorder Awareness Month
Yup, it’s May, and, therefore, thanks to House Resolution #1005, passed 4/1/08, it’s also Borderline Personality Disorder Awareness Month. [If you're into politics, or are just plain curious, the House…
Business Opportunity: Safety Packaging for Home Chemo
Medication mix-ups are a well-known source of errors and harm in the hospital. So we shouldn’t be surprised that similar errors occur in other settings, including the home. Medication mix-ups…
