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Why Healthcare Should Sweat “The Small Stuff” When It Comes to Health Data Security
In the five years since the passing of the 2009 HITECH Act,…
Why Do I Only Get 10 Minutes with My Doctor?
Good question. You call for an appointment and are told it will…
Uninsured Rate Has Fallen, But May Soon Increase
While there are plenty of valid reasons to be skeptical about the…
Patience Is a Virtue
PatientsIt was a summer of heartbreaking images. Michael Brown’s body lying uncovered…
Will Physicians Ever Embrace ACOs?
ACOs and Providers | Healthcare Is ChangingHealthcare is changing, there’s no question…
Empathy: Beyond a Connection
Being a great leader means having a clear vision, mission or goal.…
Waiting for HIPAA Clarity? Who Has Time?
I recently read that the App Association (aka ACT) is lobbying Congress…
What the Ebola Outbreak Shows Us About Modern Health Technology
Unfortunately, emerging disease outbreaks are nothing new. However, the current Ebola virus…
Republican States Swallow Their Pride on Medicaid Expansion
Time to swallow it, fellas, and expand Medicaid Time to swallow it,…
Are Those Cute Baby Pictures in the Doctor’s Office Offending HIPAA?
Baby pictures have a nearly universal “human touch” appeal. On the social…