EMRs and EHRs: What’s the Difference?
There’s plenty of information about how electronic medical records (EMRs) and electronic health records (EHRs) are changing healthcare. But just what do these acronyms mean? Here’s a breakdown of the…
Readmissions and Consumer Engagement
The term “consumer engagement” is bandied about a lot these days. Often the term doesn’t mean all that much –just a consumer logging onto a wellness website or reading a…
Doctor and Patient Communications
This is a great video conversation about doctor and patient communications between Cleveland Clinic’s Chief Patient Experience Officer (a physician) and ePatient Dave. While the role of technology and social…
First Treatments Completed for Parkinson’s Disease Study Sponsored by the Focused Ultrasound Foundation
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (October 23, 2012) – The Focused Ultrasound Foundation today announced a new clinical trial investigating the use of focused ultrasound technology in treating patients with tremor-dominant Parkinson’s disease.…
[Infographic and Comments] Telehealth Benefits, Delivery and Outcomes
Today’s article comments on an excerpt from a well-designed telehealth infographic created by Excalibur Healthcare, a company focused on telehealth solutions and diagnostic teleradiology. It illustrates the key challenges driving…
High Quality, Low Cost HealthCare Video Interview Series: David Wong and SnapHealth
Last week we spoke with Neel Shah, Founder and CEO of CostsOfCare in Boston. This week, we speak to another doctor - an Emergency Department Physician in Houston Texas.David…
Promoting Health Literacy to Put Patients First
HELP is organizing a conference on “ Putting Patients First Through Health Literacy “. This will be on Sunday, 2nd December’12 at Nehru Center at 10.30a.m. to 1.p.m. The website…
Eric Topol: Information into Action at Wired Health-Video
Eric Topol: Information into Action at Wired Health from WIRED on FORA.tv Eric Topol: Information into Action at Wired Health from WIRED on FORA.tv
Guide to Building a Successful Referral Network for Doctors
Most Doctors Network WrongI do not fault people; no one teaches you how to network with others. School does not teach us how to build strategic partnerships or develop interpersonal…
LIVESTRONG Has Cancer
Beyond a testament to an organization, that yellow wristband has become a powerful sign of survival, hope and advocacy.But today, there is a malignant growth that threatens the organization. Yes, a cancer. The question…
