The heathcare system in this country is hemorrhaging profusely. Sticking band-aids over the gaping wound is not a cure. Continuing to leave healthcare for Medicare patients (and their providers) on a lurch is not an answer either.

Recently the Pew Internet and American Life Project released results of a study it had conducted by Princeton Survey Research Associates between August 9th and September 13th of this year.  The study looked at the use of cell phones to access health or medical information.  Here’s what they found:  17% of cell phone users have [...]

Here’s history in the making. At one time, before many of us were born, plaintiffs had to bankroll their own lawsuits. There, they would pay the attorney for his time and counsel. The plaintiff bore the entire risk for the outcome. But, if he won, he kept the entire pile of money, minus his expenses [...]

… in another mailing, include the reminder for scheduled checkups, etc. In this fashion, you can let your patients know you really do care about them and their well-being, and you’ll also get the opportunity to send a welcome reminder of ways they can help strive towards a longer, healthier life.

By Joseph Horton, MD (This is a follow up to Dr. Horton’s earlier blog Patience is the Hunter’s Greatest Weapon) When I began my academic medical career, Chuck Kerber was with me when I was going over a talk I was about to give.  I was understandably nervous about it.  I set up the slides [...]

Todd Murashige was surfing off the coast of Oahu, Hawaii on September 9, 2009. He was attacked by a 12 foot tiger shark.  The injury to his leg was life threatening.  Murashige was rushed to Queens Medical Center in Honolulu.  While in the emergency room, he and his injuries were photographed. In a lawsuit filed [...]