Health Intersections

OCTOBER 10, 2018

For me it was waking up from a colonoscopy to find a doctor hovering over me. For me it was waking up from a colonoscopy to find a doctor hovering over me. “You have stage 4 colorectal cancer”. It doesn’t look good” and then he walked away. The doctors gave me six months to live. Cancer Rears Its Ugly Head.

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Society for Participatory Medicine

JANUARY 12, 2021

You know the old story of the researcher looking for their lost keys under the streetlight when they lost them in the dark alley. Why aren’t you bringing the light into the alley?’ ‘Because the light’s already here in the street.’ Lynne Becker looking forward over time, not backward. Building a business. Not necessarily a fair story.

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Health Populi

JANUARY 18, 2021

While Peloton was a punchline in some peoples’ jokes at the 2019 holiday season ( see here ), the company had an enviable growing waiting list in 2020 — the right thing at the right time. In my consumer-facing health care work, I’ve adopted the mantra that our homes are our health hubs. The home gym.

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Mend

JUNE 8, 2022

Managers of health systems should become familiar with the many features telemedicine platforms offer to make the right choice. In the past, patients had to complete some of these steps by telephone or in a doctor’s waiting room. And, more than ever, they must be aware of new trends that will soon come to market. Before the Encounter.

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Insulin Nation

MARCH 15, 2017

A sign explaining the history of the World Peace Stupa informs us that this is one of 80 Peace Pagodas around the globe. Are you sure this scale is right?” Figure out 10 percent, then add that twice. If that’s right, I’ve lost 45 pounds. We email some of my doctor friends back home and describe my symptoms.

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New Age Healthcare

APRIL 26, 2017

The desk is cluttered with clipboards, papers scattered all over, patients lining up outside the office – the physician just couldn’t manage available time between seeing patients and finishing off all the mandatory tedious administrative work. Then one day… Health care became costlier and non-interoperable.

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Henry Kotula

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

It has nurses and doctors and a cafeteria, and the staff spend their days looking after the very sick?checking checking their vital signs, recording notes, responding to orders and alarms, doing examinations and chatting with them. Located off a superhighway exit in suburban St. There’s one thing Mercy Virtual doesn’t have: beds.

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New Age Healthcare

APRIL 26, 2017

The desk is cluttered with clipboards, papers scattered all over, patients lining up outside the office – the physician just couldn’t manage available time between seeing patients and finishing off all the mandatory tedious administrative work. Then one day… Health care became costlier and non-interoperable.

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HIStalk Weekender

OCTOBER 12, 2018

I agree with you that too often a “one size fits all” policy is applied, which is inappropriate. As Warren Buffet has said, “When the tide goes out, it is easy to see who is swimming naked.” Several hospitals evacuate patients and suffer damage from Hurricane Michael. Mayo Clinic completes the final go-lives of its $1.5 Michael J.

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HIStalk Weekender

JULY 20, 2018

A survey finds that both consumers and physicians recognize the benefits of virtual care, but few consumers have experienced it and few doctors offer it. Nor did I see a contingency allowance in the budget which would allow for any mistakes. Nor did I see a contingency allowance in the budget which would allow for any mistakes.

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HIStalk Weekender

MARCH 15, 2019

An investment analyst thinks Apple will expand the Watch’s medical sensors and then sell the data of wearers to their doctors for $10 per patient per month. You’re right on the money. I frequently turn back to the books when I feel my students needed a reminder about how to treat others with empathy and tolerance.

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mHealth Insight

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

“The physical exam needs to change to make the most of technological advancements, says Abraar Karan. I remember thinking that I wanted to be the doctor who knows how to use this better than anyone else. I received my first stethoscope from my mother, a psychiatrist who unsurprisingly had little use for the maroon instrument.

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Waracle

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

That’s right, the health and medical sector has been touted as one of the top three industries being transformed by the humble mobile device, and will likely retain its spot on the podium for some time if the figures are anything to go by. Well, it’s funny you should ask …. So what do you think about when you think mHealth?

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