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Information Therapy for Non-Communicable Diseases
The Times of India reported that India is planning to roll out…
Meaningful Use Criteria and the ACO
Sarianne Gruber MPH, MS SG Healthcare Analytics LLC Accountable Care Organizations or…
Rising Premiums Do Not Square with Costs
The press releases flew from various House committees yesterday afternoon (which double…
End-of-Life Discussions Do Not Affect Survival Rates
Discussing and documenting patients’ preferences for care at the end of life…
The “Power” in Patient Power Comes from Friends
As we often say at Patient Power, there is no one source…
ACO Program Rejected by Model Health Plans
During the health care debate, the Mayo Clinic, the Cleveland Clinic, Geisinger…
Handling Death – Use of the GRIEV_ING Mnemonic
It can be hard for doctors to give bad news , especially…
Surgical Sealants, Glues, Sutures/Clips, Hemostats Outside the U.S.
The world market for the securement products, encompassing wound closure/sealing, hemostasis and…
Myth Busters #9: Hysteria Over the Uninsured
After years of trying to do something about health care costs, especially…
