Hospital CEO Salaries Tied to Health IT Use and Patient Satisfaction Rates...
When you talk about the people who enter the health care system, what do you call them? Are they patients or are they clients? Perhaps they are customers. Or maybe consumers. No matter what you call...
View ArticleShould Physicians or Patients be Responsible for Health History Accuracy?
A few months back, I was fortunate enough to spend a few hours speaking with health data activist Regina Holliday. Regina has a long and complex story but, to sum it up, her husband Fred was diagnosed...
View ArticleThe Difference Between Patient-Centered Care and Patient Satisfaction
As much as I dislike being a patient, I have to admit it’s a good experience for a health care professional to go through. To be on the receiving end of the healthcare system not only helps me develop...
View ArticleEHRs: First, Do No Harm
First, do no harm. Four simple words that are synonymous with healthcare. It’s a principle that everyone in the industry – not just physicians – should adhere to. So shame on us all for our part in...
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