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Lack of Care Coordination Leads to Patient Frustration and Poor Care

This is the third post in a series on care coordination and…

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Medical Megatrends – Stem Cells – Part I of III

              Stem cells will usher in the era of regenerative medicine,…

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Medical Megatrends – Genomics

         EXCLUSIVE POST - Genomics promises to change much…

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Taking 23 Drugs From 4 Different Doctors – Lousy But Expensive Care

Lack of Care Coordination of Chronic Illnesses Leads to Excess Prescriptions, Suboptimal…

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Complex, Chronic Illnesses Last a Lifetime and Consume 70% of the Healthcare Dollar

Medical care is organized to treat acute conditions but the need today…

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Shingles Vaccine Really Works But Many Elderly Don’t Receive It

Herpes zoster (or shingles) is caused by the same virus that causes…

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Your Lifestyle Can Prevent Sudden Cardiac Death

Adhering to a moderate yet healthy lifestyle can reduce the risk of…

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AIDS Stages of Care – Three So Far; Will Number Four Come Soon?

It was just 30 years ago in June 1981 when the first…

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Is Technology a Cost Driver or a Cost Saver in Health Care?

Pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical-device and equipment companies have been extremely effective at…

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Improving Cancer Patient Care While Markedly Reducing Costs

It is often difficult to appreciate that improving the care of patients…

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