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Will Pay-for-Performance Make You a Better Doctor?
At an altitude of 30,000 feet, the healthcare reform objectives that link…
Hepatitis C Drug Battle: What’s Going On?
Just give me the cheapest oneMakers and buyers of new Hepatitis C…
What Is Protected Health Information?
Protected Health Information, or PHI, is the personally identifiable health information that…
Legislative History of Health Rewards: We’ve Come a Long Way
Today, financial rewards for driving patient and provider behavior have become a…
Your 2015 Checklist for The Joint Commission (TJC)
The Joint Commission’s review (TJC) is one of the most stressful times…
Your Keys to Safer, Even More Secure Healthcare Cloud Services
In my last HealthBlog post, I made the case that we need to focus…
BioPharma Beat: Wearables for Health – A Mile Wide and an Inch Deep
I'm reporting from the third day of CES 2015 in Las Vegas.…
Doctors and Their Patients: Commitments to Caring
Root of the ProblemHumilityContrasts can be startling. The contrasts in physicians’ commitment…
California Law Prevents Price-Gouging of the Uninsured
Hospital bills add up fast Hospital bills add up fastMedical bills are…
Healthcare and Health IT in 2015: Seeking Simplicity
Happy New Year to my HealthBlog readers around the world. I’m back…