Smokers Die Ten Years Sooner Than Nonsmokers
We all know that smoking is bad for our health. But…
What’s Wrong with Pay for Performance?
The quality of teaching has a big impact on student performance. But…
Physician Burnout and the Changing Approach to Practice
Physician burnout is a growing problem and docs are turning in lots…
Oral Health Concerns For Vegetarians
Vegetarian - a person who does not eat or does not believe in eating meat, fish, chicken. Vegan- no food derived from animals, such as eggs or cheese, but instead eats vegetables, fruits, nuts, grain, etc.…
Putting the Brakes on Health Care Costs
Spent so much time today dealing with Blue Cross’s ill-conceived mandatory drug…
Obama to Congress: Quality, not Quantity of Care
The President laid out the agenda for his second administration in last…
Assessing Med School Applicants’ Digital Footprints
As public social dialogue becomes the norm rather than the exception, it’s…
Medicine Has a Major Image Problem
When you hear the word "monopoly," does it fill you…
Costs of Care 2012 Essay Contest Winner: Looking for a Light Switch
The following story is by Benjamin Robbins, a Harvard Medical Student ,…
Patient Satisfaction and P4P – Three Things Doctors Need to Know
Patient Satisfaction and Pay For Performance in Healthcare ( P4P )…