If you ask any physician about treating patients with chronic conditions, chances are they will tell you that our current healthcare system is failing these patients. I am no different.
For patients with heart failure,…
During the early days of the pandemic, streets across the country were filled with cheers and banging pots as we all celebrated our heroic nurses on their way home. While those days in 2020…
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We recently commissioned a study conducted by the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) that found provider staffing challenges and burnout appear exacerbated by sub-optimal use of automation technology coupled with rising consumer expectations.
Tellingly, the…
The healthcare industry is continuing to evolve with technological innovations that can provide clinicians with a more holistic view of their patient’s health and which we ultimately expect to improve patient outcomes. Both telehealth…
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The seismic crumbling of U.S. federal abortion protection shocked the nation last summer. From wide ranging personal responses to corporate promises of abortion assistance, the landscape for reproductive health is experiencing unprecedented change. Evolving…
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As a health economist, researcher in evidence-based medicine, and consultant to biopharma executives, I am no stranger to data. We all want more of it, to make sense of it, and to use it…
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Customer relationship management (CRM) software is an integral part of any successful business operation. It’s a technology that is designed to boost customer satisfaction by improving interactions and relationships. Driven by cloud computing, big…
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Community doctors are underrepresented in clinical trials, meaning their patients are too. How can community practices become centers of excellence for research and provide better overall healthcare and treatment opportunities for the patients they…
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In recent months, Dave (a close friend of mine, but not his real name) has been struggling with suicidal thoughts.
I’m the founder of a mental health company, and his situation still makes me feel…
I practiced cardiology in North Carolina for nearly 15 years. Many of my patients lived in rural, underserved communities. The effectiveness of my clinical practice was largely informed by my ability to reach my…
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