I’m thinking about doctor-patient communication today. Usually when we talk about doctor-patient communication, we tend to focus on the physician’s communication and what he or she can do to communicate better. We all know that it’s important and that we want physicians to communicate it well, but what, exactly, does that mean?! Some aspects of […]

Most of us agree that transparency in health care is a desirable thing, but how does one actually accomplish that? What can a health care provider do that would be meaningful and significant? A new organization, Who’s My Doctor, started in October 2013, is making it easy for providers to be transparent with their patients […]

Everyone fantasizes about finding that magical work-life balance, and very few of us find it –especially physicians. But, what about looking at locum tenens work? Many people view locum tenens work only as a second job, often to pay-off medical school debt. But, locum tenens work isn’t just for moonlighters. PhysiciansPractice.com recently had a really […]

This post is a follow-up to an earlier post about “perceived care.” It seems that there has been a lot of chatter lately about “care” –who gives it, what constitutes it, and who gets to decide. Today we’d like to talk more about this topic of care and a terrific case illustrating the different perceptions […]

We all know that there are many, many minefields in the electronic world for physicians. HIPAA, general patient privacy expectations, personal identity theft and medical identity theft are just a few of the concerns every provider and practice should have these days. Despite these concerns, patients, in particular, want their physicians and other health care […]

We here at Cunningham Group know that you have many options when it comes to getting your med mal insurance. Today, let’s tell you why should you choose us for your coverage. 1. We work for you, not an insurance company. We are an independent insurance agency and we work with every major insurer in […]

Can people spot a surgeon who has been sued for medical malpractice, from one who has not been sued, just by listening to 2 10-second voice clips from two different patients? Can a mere 40 seconds of hearing a physician’s tone and language be any indication of their medical malpractice history? The answer is: Yes. […]

Are you a member of the Clone Club? If not, you still might have heard of the highly popular show on BBC America called, Orphan Black. (*Spoiler Alert: if you want to watch the show, STOP READING!*) The ever-clever, fast-pasted sci-fi show’s premise is based around the concept that the Dyad Institute created many clones […]

What is “good” medical care? And, is it only provided by clinicians? Many health care providers might view “good” care as something related to positive clinical outcomes and measurable health improvements, but how do patients view good medical care? You might be surprised, but many patients have a much larger definition of medical care and […]