Culture of Disrespect in Medicine Affects Patient Safety
Lucian Leape’s words from the 2009 Telluride Patient Safety Educational Roundtable and…
Health Inequality and Modern-Day Slavery
“They never took me to the doctor when I was ill.” These…
Does Obamacare Really Depend on the Young?
“Health Law’s Success Rests on the Young” is the headline on a…
How Predictive Modeling Can Save Healthcare
From the Affordable Care Act (ACA) to statewide reform initiatives, the pressure…
The Real Price of Incentives: Loss of Trust
Are incentives a bribe?Incentives, rewards, penalties, fines, deadlines. Are they counterproductive? Probably…
Obesity Recognized as Disease
The American Medical Association (AMA) – the largest group of physicians in…
I’m a Patient and I Read Like a Seventh Grader: This Is Your Problem
Your patient can be your friend and advocateSales of medical devices and…
Racial Health Disparities Among People with Chronic Conditions in the US: Facts and Statistics
Although overall health has improved in the U.S. population, the benefits are…
Social Media Gets Strep Throat Epidemic Under Control
In the past, epidemiology experts took a lot of hours to determine…
Competition Entries Show Future of High-Value Care Is Bright
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