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2015 Means an Increase in Medicare Penalties for Readmissions
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Nursing Shortage or Nursing Surplus?
I’ve been a bit of a broken record about the so-called nursing…
What Will a Whole Foods Health Clinic Look Like?
Now in aisle 13: healthcare! Now in aisle 13: healthcare!Whole Foods founder…
Healthy Hospitality — Smarter, Safer Dining Options
Think about it: why do you eat at the restaurants you frequent?…
Sequencing the Insurance Genome
If you build it, they will come.The classic Field of Dreams tagline…
Immuno-oncology: The Challenging Road Ahead
Dr. Oliver Press recently discussed immuno-oncology with Patient Power Dr. Oliver Press…
Vaccines Matter: A Public Health Rant
We all know them. We see them on TV. We read about…
Do Health Plans Have a Future?
Not to be cynical, but in the insurance business the best way to…
Better, Smarter, Healthier: Medicare and Value Based Purchasing
The big announcement this week from Medicare -- setting forth specific targets…
Stand Out from the Crowd? Think Again
Health Care Reform As Crowd ControlPersuading your doctor to care about you…