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Theranos for President?
In the health tech universe, function lags hype by a huge margin.That…
Five Factors Improving the State of Mental Health Care
Mental illness is a pervasive issue that harshly stigmatizes the millions of…
Gadzooks! There’s Gluten in my Cheerios!
Gluten is in the news again. Gluten and probiotics are among the…
HIPAA Basics For Licensed Health Care Professionals: Privacy, Security, and Breach Notification Rules
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently issued a Health…
The Healthcare Costs Associated with Alcohol Addiction
For most people, alcohol is a social drug – used in moderation.…
NFL Commissioner Agrees To ’60 Minutes’ Interview About Concussions
Concussions and the future of the NFL will be front and center…
Marty, Bernie, Hillary –Ready to talk health policy?
Last year, I interviewed all nine candidates for governor of Massachusetts about…
When a Health Care Business Model Disruption is Self-Destructive
Some time ago, I wrote an article here on the Uberization of…
Emergency Nurses: An Overabundance of Violence
As part of a normal workday, emergency nurses witness the injuries and…