Clinton Applauds Carter Kostler (Age 14) at Health Matters Conference
Editor's Note: Dan Munro is a contributing editor to Forbes. His columns are collected under the heading, "The HealthCare Compass.90 second clip of former President Bill Clinton introducing Carter Kostler…
Seeing Red for Heart Health
According to the caption, “heart disease still kills more women than all cancers combined”. And in celebration of National Wear Red Day, the American Heart Association (AHA) wants to know…
National Summit on Advanced Care: Thoughts and Takeaways
Yesterday, I painted with a class of second graders. They were little bundles of captured energy. Their eyes sparkled and they could not be quiet. The majority of the class…
The Importance of Human Touch in Clinical Medicine
One of the most ingredients in healt One of the most ingredients in healthcare is the personal relationship between the doctor and the patient. Unfortunately , we sometimes tend to…
When Gun Violence Strikes Close to Home
I have written about gun violence and the need for common sense gun regulations many times over the years, most recently after the gun massacre in Newtown, Connecticut. This…
Deer Antler Spray – it Doesn’t Work
Chinese medicine contains many ground up substances that have nothing in them. Just like Deer Antlers Chinese medicine contains many ground up substances that have nothing in them. Just like…
Is Your Dentist BPA Free?
BPA? What is it? BPA or Bisphenol A is an organic compound that is widely used in the manufacture of many consumer plastic products, and has been found in some dental BPA? What is it? BPA or Bisphenol…
Who Will Save the Independent Physicians?
The Wall Street Journal is my favorite newspaper, but its Op-Ed page is not the place to turn to for sober, non-partisan analysis. So I was only a little bit…
ACA Contraception Coverage Offers Faith Groups Olive Branch
Posted in CorporatePharma & DevicesPolitics & The Law Posted in CorporatePharma & DevicesPolitics & The LawPresident Obama is offering workarounds in implementing mandates on insurance coverage under the ACA for…
American Medical Association Putting $10M Up to Encourage Innovation in #Meded Curriculum
The American Medical Association has created a funding opportunity for changes to medical education that reflect the needs of future patients, providers and students (see AMA press release). Exciting stuff…
