Why Hospitals Are Still Gouging the Uninsured
Two recent posts have discussed out of control prices for hospitals’ services,…
Mark Your Calendar: 2014 ACA Dates to Know
Whether you signed up for a new insurance plan through one of…
Who Certifies HIPAA Compliance?
Who certifies HIPAA compliance?The short answer is no one.Unlike PCI, there is…
Would Consumer Accountability for Healthcare Actually Reduce Costs? [INFOGRAPHIC]
Since 1998 the average household wage has increased 52% yet health insurance…
The Top 7 ICD-10 Implementation Resources
The ICD-10-CM implementation deadline is approaching quickly. Healthcare professionals have just nine…
Is Our Medicaid System Vulnerable to Collapse in 2014?
Adults who are insured under Medicaid visit emergency rooms 40 percent more…
Expansion of Primary Care and Relationships Leads to Fewer ER Visits
The recent article in Science showing increased use of emergency rooms after…
Health IT Wisdom at the End of 2013 and Start of 2014
I am quoted in a couple of year-end / new year pieces…
Could the Shingles Vaccine Prevent Heart Attack and Stroke Later in Life?
People who have had shingles — a viral infection that causes…
CMS Pushes EHR Meaningful Use Deadline Back One Year: What It Means For You
Electronic health records (EHRs) are designed to help improve the efficiency and…
