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The Medical Marijuana Movement Deconstructed
Unless you have been living under a rock for the past…
Informal Influence in Healthcare: #NPSFLLI7
The 7th Annual National Patient Safety Foundation and Lucian Leape Institute Forum…
Expanding Insurance May Not Mean Long Lines and Trouble Seeing the Doctor
When health reform made it on the agenda in 2008-9, it took…
Medical Complications Torture Doctors, Too
If you are a physician like me who performs procedures, then rarely…
The “7 Deadly Sins” That Lead to Preventable Readmissions
Preventable readmissions are a top focus for healthcare administration due to recent…
The Information Junkies in Your Support Group
Do you have information junkies in your support group?It happens all the…
Why Do I Only Get 10 Minutes with My Doctor?
Good question. You call for an appointment and are told it will…
Patience Is a Virtue
PatientsIt was a summer of heartbreaking images. Michael Brown’s body lying uncovered…
Uninsured Rate Has Fallen, But May Soon Increase
While there are plenty of valid reasons to be skeptical about the…
Empathy: Beyond a Connection
Being a great leader means having a clear vision, mission or goal.…