In the Face of a Medicaid Tsunami, Telehealth is More Important Than Ever
Telehealth utilization under Medicaid surged during the pandemic providing needed services to the vulnerable. Ongoing funding must be ensured
Physician Compensation 2020: How Much Money Do U.S. Doctors Make Per Year?
Doximity's Physician Compensation report revealed that income growth slowed and the gender wage gap grew in 2020 due to the pandemic..
Conservative vs. Liberal Views of Social Change: Who’s Right?
Can conservative ans liberal views be married in order to come up with social policies that benefit society as a whole?
Fake Health News: How to Recognize It So You Can Stay Safe
Fake health news stories are flooding the internet. Here's how you can determine the credibility of the information and its publisher.
Resources to Help You Get Out (and Protect) the Vote
The Presidential election is almost upon us. Here are the resources you need to help you vote (early) and get out the vote.
Managing Cultures During Physician Practice Merger
Culture is the most common reason why practice mergers fail. However, there are steps you can take to end up with a supportive culture.
Does the US Have a Physician Shortage or a Physician Training Shortage?
The number of medical school graduates greatly exceeds the number of 1st-year residency positions. There's a serious physician training shortage in the US.
New Long-Term Care Benefits Added to Medicare Advantage Plans
Medicare's coverage of long-term care is limited, but new benefits added to some Medicare Advantage plans will help more seniors to continue to live at home
Why Medical Translation and Medical Interpretation Services are Key in Quality Healthcare
All industries need translators and interpreters who are trained in different languages. Although some items, symbols, and/or actions may be universally understood, you still need to convey subtle meanings and instructions across cultures. It...
Reflections on Death with Dignity
Facing a painful death from incurable cancer, Brittany Maynard had to move to Oregon so she could control her destiny & die with dignity. Why do so few states allow this?
Can You Believe in Science and Still Vote for Trump?
Most people understand the primacy of scientific facts in ordering our personal and public life, but a more primal imperative, tribalism, often wins out.
Reshaping Healthcare: What We Can Learn From Alaska
Southcentral Foundation in Alaska provides excellent healthcare for half the money spent on other patients in that state. What can we learn from them?