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Celebrate National Handwashing Awareness Week December 2-8
In the United States, hospital patients get nearly 2 million infections each…
Engaging Patients in Palliative Care
In celebration of National Hospice/Palliative Care month, it seems fitting to point…
Person-Centered HealthCare – Patient Safety, Team STEPPS & Technology
Not long ago, I got to think back on my roles as…
Telemedicine and the PCP Cliff
Everyone on Capitol Hill seems focused on the so-called “fiscal cliff” - January 1st. Not on…
Should People Who Cause Their Own Illnesses Pay for Their Own Health Care?
David Friedmanweighs in: David Friedmanweighs in:I recently came across a news story…
Everything We Know in Health is Wrong. Medicine is a Science, Not Dogma. #askforevidence
Reading the BMJ today I was struck by a number of stories…
Giving Thanks for Connections to a Healthy Future
Taking a moment to pause at this time of Thanksgiving, I wanted…
Engage With Grace
As patients, as family members, as friends, as health care providers, we…
What Thanksgiving Dinner is Going to Do to You…and What You Can Do About It.
Ok, here is some pre-work for you as you prepare for…
Smart Strategies for Managing Business Health Care Costs
Businesses large and small face an annual cost increase that seems to…