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Concierge Medicine – Is it Ethical or Elitist?
Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), perhaps the most prestigious hospital in the United…
More “Conversations” – Not More Health IT – Are What’s Needed To Increase Patient Engagement And Improve Patient Satisfaction
Health information technology is seen by many in the US health care…
Emergency On-Call Physician Policy – A Doctor Dissents
I am known by my patients and friends for my calm, imperturbable…
Laying the Foundation for Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare
Medicine is often described as both an art and a science.…
Kindred Healthcare Inc. To Pay $125 Million to Settle Allegations of False Claims
Kindred Healthcare Inc. (Kindred), the largest skilled therapy provider in the nation,…
FDA’s Agenda for 2016: Biggest Issues on Agency’s Calendar for the New Year
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has great influence on a vast…
Why My Patient Left the Office
A patient came to the office and refused to see me, although…
How Martin Shkreli is driving down drug prices
Thanks Mr. Evil for helping build consensus Breaking news: Martin Shkreli has…
Should patients choose doctors who are friends?
Can I help you? Can I help you?In the social media era, it’s…
What Doctors Can Learn From Unhappy Patients
Picture this scenario. You have an unhappy patient in your office, and,…