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Square Peg in a Round Hole: Data Privacy and Security Laws and Standards Meet Medicine 2.0
This presentation addresses in brief questions about the US health care data…
The Traditional Patient “Sick Role” Is A Major Barrier To High Quality Health Care
Each of us wears many different “hats” throughout the course of the…
ACOG’s Dysmenorrhea FAQs: Evidence of Propaganda?
I have been looking up information on endometriosis for a friend of…
Why Aren’t Health Care Prices Ever on The Table?
Journalist-turned investment banker-turned auto bailout czar Steven Rattner provocatively calls for “not…
Hurricane Preparedness Tips for Older Adults & Caretakers
When a natural disaster strikes, smart preparation can make the difference between…
Grief and Loss in Medicine: The Role of Physicians in Helping Families Find Closure
This week I blogged about screening tests for potentially life threatening ovarian…
Medical Complications and Medical Negligence: What’s the Difference?
The day before this writing, a patient who was minutes away from…
Deploying Health IT and Patient-Centered Process Improvement for Innovation
Many have gathered in Washington, DC this week to celebrate National Health…
