Lessons on Healthcare and Risks from the Passing of Joan Rivers
Joan Rivers made us laugh. Joan Rivers made us cry. At times,…
Medicaid Expansion: Poor States Are Subsidizing Rich Ones
State lotteries result in the voluntary transfer of wealth by the poor to the rich. It seems…
No More Tobacco at CVS
As of September 2, CVS–the ubiquitous pharmacy / convenience store–has stopped selling…
The UK and Japan Moving to a National Rewards System: Is the US Next?
In the United Kingdom, in April 2014, 20/20 Health, a prominent…
14 Patient Barriers That May Delay or Prevent Recovery
The conventional wisdom is that if we were able to improve the…
The Most Interesting Man Revolutionizing the Health World
He wrote his first world-renowned book at the age of 26. On…
Post or Perish? Disseminating Scientific Research and the Kardashian Index
Publish or perish has long been the mantra of academic research. While…
Think Like a Reviewer: Utilization Review
One of the many ways in which healthcare organizations are assessed these…
How the New Requirements for Pathology Lab Accreditation Benefit You
Appropriate, clear and concise clinical documentation methods are vital for every patient's…
The Medical Marijuana Mess
The thin veneer of “medical” marijuana has been stripped away in Colorado, where…