The researchers, who published their results in Archives of Internal Medicine, found that acupuncture outperformed sham treatments and standard care when used by people suffering f[...]
There will be some very disruptive and some transformational changes in the way health care is delivered, not as a result of reform, but as a result of the drivers of change descri[...]
On recent days, many of us have been glued to our televisions watching the Olympic games. Many of these athletes have trained their entire lives for one competition, one eve[...]
The main goals when it comes to the healthcare industry today, the care of the patient in the most efficient manner possible. Time is also a factor in both the care and efficiency.[...]
Last Friday morning, I had the great pleasure to learn more about HipaaCat, a new mobile health app developed by fellow Chicago residents Dr. Gregory Dumanian, Chief of Plastic Sur[...]
According to CMS, through May of this year, 2,400 hospitals and 110,000 eligible professionals have received $5.7 billion in incentive payments for ensuring meaningful use of elect[...]
Patients and physicians are about to be hit smack in the face by the increased demand for healthcare services that will occur as PPACA becomes effective. Physicians will no longer [...]
Beginning today, insurance companies must begin paying for eight vital women’s preventive health services without charging deductibles or co-payments. The new regulations, pa[...]
Do you know what a neurosurgeon does? Have you ever suffered from a cataract? What is the best way to deal with psoriasis? You can learn these answers and more by celebrating [...]
Catalyst surveyed 400 Baby Boomer patients and came up with a list of 10 DOs & DON'Ts — new ways for doctors and doctors' office staff to improve the patien[...]