Articles in Medicine & Business
Physicians and Disability: An Oxymoron? Four Steps to Ease Suffering
By Jeffrey D. Brunken
It takes a certain type of person to become a doctor. In addition to high intellect, they must be driven, ambitious, hard-working …
Understanding the Ins and Outs of Concierge Medicine Today
By Wayne Lipton
Physicians today are faced with many options when it comes to decisions related to their practice; from selling it, to adding new products …
For Patients, What A Difference A Note Makes
By Jenny Gold
Kaiser Health News
Doctors are required by federal law to provide patients with a copy of their medical notes upon request, but few patients …
Changing the Tides of Healthcare Communication with Social Media
By Tim Soo
Health is social. Yet, the thought of a patient tweeting about a health condition or a physician updating his or her status to …
Physicians Speak Out in a Unified Voice: It’s Time to Engage Legislators in the Conversation
By Patricia Costante
Now that the Supreme Court has confirmed the constitutionality of the individual mandate in the Affordable Care Act, physicians must find a way …
Study: Decision Aids Show Promise In Reducing Medical Procedures
By Ankita Rao
Kaiser Health News
While policymakers debate complex changes to reduce health spending, promoting patients’ involvement in treatment decisions could have an immediate effect. A …
