A recent article on MedPage Today detailed new actions that the NFL is taking to better protect football players from concussions and brain injuries. So, what’s new? 1. Concussed players are being kept off of the field for longer periods of time. In the past, it was common for players to be sent back into […]

Electronic health records are frustrating already overwhelmed healthcare professionals nationwide. EHRs are expensive and time consuming; often decrease efficiency and, in many cases, are counterintuitive in their function. They also open a completely new, 21st Century set of patient safety and privacy risks. A recent survey conducted by the American College of Physicians shows that […]

Have you ever wanted to change the health care system, but felt overwhelmed or like you couldn’t make a difference? Or, have you had an idea for a health care product or solution, but simply didn’t have the time or IT “connections” to bring it to life? If so, Hacking Health might be what you’ve […]

Doctor, let’s not talk about me, let’s talk about you. How much exercise do you get? How well do you manage your stress? Do you eat well? The recent Medscape Physician Lifestyle Report 2014 gives some interesting insights into how well physicians do (or do not) take care of themselves. Here are the highlights: -The […]

A lot of things are easier said than done. Talking about end-of-life decision-making is one of them. But, physicians, more than anyone, know that these discussions are incredibly important and easier to be had before an actual illness and way easier to be had before a time of crisis –when such a discussion may no […]

When we think of patient privacy and keeping patient information and records safe, we tend to think about online computer security, proper use of passwords, secure EMRs, minimizing elevator talk and the like. But, what about physicians and health care providers posting “anonymous” patient pics and info to social media? Recently, many physicians and health […]

With the new year upon us, many of us are thinking about New Year’s resolutions and changes we’d like to make for the upcoming year. One thing that many of us would like to achieve is a work-life balance and part of that involves overcoming burn-out. So much easier said than done, I know. So, […]

I was quoted — along with PIAA president/CEO Brian Atchinson and The Doctors Company CEO Richard Anderson, MD — in a new Medscape article, titled “Malpractice in America: Is Anything Getting Better?” The article, written by Anne Finger, details the current state of medical liability in depth. It’s well worth the read (click this link […]

Much has been written about physicians addressing and acknowledging errors to patients, but little has been written about how health care professionals should address each other regarding errors and even less has been written about how to address each others’ patients when a colleague has committed an error –especially when it directly impacts a mutual […]